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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:
| 1817 | - | Venezuela | - | Patriot | - | She contributed to the independence campaigns (unspecified). |
Connections:
Citizens (women), Gran ColombiaBiography:
From Venezuela, she was the sister of General Leurecio Silva and gave "important services" to the independence cause for the 1817 campaigns. (Monsalve, 80)
In November 1817 Bolívar wrote orders for her to be given "una ración" daily. He described her as a ciudadana. (Monsalve, 255)
References:
Davies, Catherine, Brewster, Claire and Owen, Hilary (2006) South American Independence. Gender, Politics, Text
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia