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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:
| 1753 | - | Mexico | - | Unknown | - | She brought a teaching order of nuns to Mexico. |
Connections:
Education for Girls (Mexico)Biography:
A wealthy heiress of the family of the Marquis of Aguayo (from Spain?). When young and single, in 1753, she brought the teaching order, the Company of Mary to Mexico. (Arrom, 47-48)
References:
Arrom, Silvia Marina (1985) The women of Mexico City, 1790-1857