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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: White
Events:
| 1781 | - | Lima | - | Not applicable | - | She was born around this time. |
| 1856 | - | Lima | - | Unknown | - | She suggested that freed slaves be made to stay with their masters until compensation had been paid. |
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Women of characterBiography:
A Lima elite woman, born around 1781. She was married several times and had a relationship with a priest after her last husband's death. She was a prominent slave holder who protested against the abolition of slavery. In 1856 she suggested that former slaves should stay and work for their owners until the latter had received full compensation. (Blanchard, 79, 201,204)
References:
Blanchard, Peter (1992) Slavery and Abolition in Peru