Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Events:
1822 | - | Peru | - | Patriot | - | She was awarded the Orden del Sol. |
Connections:
Editors newspapers and magazinesBiography:
She married Fernando López Aldana, the leader of the Peruvian Club de los Forasteros and helped him edit the periodical El Satélite which published many articles against the Viceroy government. She wrote propaganda articles in favour of the independence campaign. (Balta, 26)
She was awarded the Orden del Sol by San Martín in 1822. (Gaceta de Lima, 23-1-1822, p.3)
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822
Balta Campbell, Aída (1998) Presencia de la mujer en el periodismo escrito peruano (1821-1960)
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos