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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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 Ana María Sánchez |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: White
Events:
| 1744 | - | San Juan | - | Not applicable | - | She was born in San Juan in 1744 or 1745. |
| 1812-1819 | - | San Juan | - | Patriot | - | She contributed to the independence army from 1812 to 1819. |
| 1825 | - | San Juan | - | Unknown | - | She died around this time. |
Connections:
Hosted independence meetingsBiography:
Born in San Juan, Argentina, in 1744 or 1745, she was the daughter of Gabriela Moyano and Capt. Pedro Sánchez de Loria, a descendent of the conquistadores. She married Pedro Quiroga and their home became a centre of independence activity. She was one of the contributors to the independence army from 1812 to 1819. She acted as madrina at the baptism of Francisco Narciso de Laprida, later president of the Tucumán Congress. She lived into her eighties. (Sosa de Newton, 576-577)
References:
Sosa de Newton, Lily (1986) Diccionario biográfico de mujeres argentinas