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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: Black
Events:
| 1835 | - | Caracas | - | Unknown | - | She complained about the ill-treatment of her son in the courts. |
Connections:
Citizens (women), Gran ColombiaTexts:
1835 - Statement
Biography:
A former slave from Caracas who in 1835 complained to the courts about abuses committed to her son by his master, a provincial governor. She called on equality of rights of all Venezuelans (see below). (Díaz, 169)
References:
Díaz, Arlene J. (2004) Female Citizens, Patriarchs and the Law in Venezuela, 1796-1904