Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: White
Events:
1812 | - | San Juan | - | Not applicable | - | She was born in San Juan on 12 October 1812. |
1842-1852 | - | San Felipe Aconcagua | - | Unknown | - | She emigrated to San Felipe de Aconcagua and lived here from 1842 to 1852. |
1868-1888 | - | Buenos Aires | - | Unknown | - | She ran her brother's, Sarmiento, home from 1868 until 1888. |
1888 | - | San Juan | - | Unknown | - | She returned to San Juan. |
1902 | - | San Juan | - | Unknown | - | She died in San Juan on 28 September 1902. |
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Education for Girls (Argentina)Biography:
Born in San Juan on 12 October 1812, she was the sister of D.F. Sarmiento and became his companion when he was President. She was educated in letters and domestic matters. She was a teacher in the Colegio de Santa Rosa, founded by Sarmiento. She emigrated to San Felipe de Aconcagua with her mother and sisters in 1842. As she was single Sarmiento brought her to Buenos Aires to run his home while he was president from 1868-1874. She did this until his death, in 1888, when she returned to San Juan. She died on 28 September 1902. (Sosa de Newton, 586)
References:
Sosa de Newton, Lily (1986) Diccionario biográfico de mujeres argentinas