Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Indigenous
Events:
1783 | - | Lima | - | Unknown | - | She was imprisoned here in 1783 for her part in the Túpac Amaru rebellion. |
1783 | - | Cuzco | - | Unknown | - | She was arrested at Tinta, Cuzco, in 1783. |
Connections:
Túpac Amaru RebellionBiography:
The sister of Isidora Escobedo, daughter of Catalina Guanacachoque and wife of Pedro Venero, in 1783 she was arrested at Tinta, Cuzco, then sent to Lima in chains and imprisoned for her part in the Túpac Amaru rebellion. (Campbell, 192, 196)
References:
Campbell, Leon (1985) Women and the Great Rebellion in Peru, 1780-1783