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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:
| 1804 | - | La Rioja | - | Not applicable | - | She was born in Costa Alta, La Rioja. |
| 1842 | - | Tucumán | - | Unknown | - | She took part in a battle against the federales at Marantial, Tucumán, in 1842. |
| 1863 | - | La Rioja | - | Unknown | - | She imprisoned government officials. |
Connections:
Female relatives of past and future leading political/military/ cultural figuresBiography:
Born in Costa Alta de La Rioja, Argentina, she was a "mujer varonil" who married caudillo Angel Vicente Peñalosa ("el Chaco") and accompanied him on his military campaigns, taking part in several battles. In 1842, during the battle of Manantial against the federals, she noted El Chaco was cornered and came to his aid, striking his opponent on the head, causing a wound from his forehead to his mouth. José Hernández claims she saved El Chaco's life. A popular rhyme describes this event: "Doña Victoria Romero, / si usted quiere que le cuente, /se vino de Tucumán /con una herida en la frente." In 1863 forces came to Olta, La Rioja, to discipline El Chaco. She and her adoptive son arrested and imprisoned them. (Sosa de Newton, 550)
References:
Sosa de Newton, Lily (1986) Diccionario biográfico de mujeres argentinas