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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
Connections:
female relatives of executed patriotsBiography:
Born in La Plata, the daughter of Luis Rodríguez Durán and Rosa Polanco, she married Emigdio Benítez, from Socorro. He was executed by the royalists in July 1816 for his part in the independence cause. Their daughter was Josefa Benítez. (Monsalve, 139)
References:
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia