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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:
| 1814 | - | Venezuela | - | Unknown | - | Her son died in battle at San Mateo on 28 February 1814. |
Connections:
Female relatives of past and future leading political/military/ cultural figuresBiography:
From Venezuela, she married Antonio Picón, and became the mother of Pedro Picón, the boy patriot who took part in the battle of Horcones. Pedro and another son, Jaime were killed in battle (Jaime at San Mateo on 28 February 1814). She is claimed to have said, "doy gracias a Dios porque mis hijos han derramado su sangria por la Patria". (Monsalve, 72)
References:
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia