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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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Other names: El Tribuno del Pueblo
Gender:Male
Ethnic origen: White
Events:
| 1775 | - | Charalá | - | Not applicable | - | Born |
| 1790 | - | Bogotá | - | Unknown | - | He studied at the Colegio del Rosario |
| 1817 | - | Caquetá | - | Patriot | - | He died in the Andaquies jungle of Colombia |
Connections:
Acevedo FamilyBiography:
“El Tribuno del Pueblo” (1775-1817) he was one of the leaders of Independence who played an important part in the events of 20 July 1810 in Bogotá. Of pure Spanish descent, he came from the peninsular at the end of the 18th century from San Gil, Charalá, Santander.
He married Catalina Sánchez de Tejada and was the father of María Josefa Acevedo de Gómez.
He attended the pro-independence meetings at Camilo Torres's home. (Monsalve, 36)
References:
Ardila A, Hector M. (1984) Hombres y letras de Colombia
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia
Vasco de Escudero, Grecia (1977) Los Archivos Quiteños