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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 | - | Patriot | - | Two of her 5 sons were executed by the royalists. |
Connections:
female relatives of executed patriotsBiography:
She married Francisco Salias and their 5 sons played important parts in the independence wars in Venezuela. At least two were executed by the royalists in 1814. She is reported to have said "mis tesoros son mis hijos". (Monsalve, 79)
References:
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia