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Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
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Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
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Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Events:
| 1810 | - | Quito | - | Not applicable | - | She was born around 1810. |
| 1810 | - | Quito | - | Unknown | - | Her father was assassinated. |
| 1813 | - | Quito | - | Unknown | - | Her mother died and her grandparents were executed. |
Connections:
female relatives of executed patriotsBiography:
Born in Quito around 1810, she was the daughter of Francisco Antonio de la Peña and Rosaura Velis Alava and granddaughter of Rosa Zárate. She was orphaned when she was 3 and grew up to be a exemplary, pious woman. (Monsalve, 48)
References:
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia