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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:
| 1816 | - | Bogotá | - | Patriot | - | Her husband was executed by the royalists in Bogotá. |
Connections:
female relatives of executed patriotsBiography:
She married Pedro Lastra, they lived in Bogotá and had four children. He was executed in 1816 for his part in the independence struggles. All his wealth was confiscated leaving her penniless. (Monsalve, 143)
References:
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia