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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: Unknown
Events:
| 1815-1818 | - | Guanajuato | - | Unknown | - | She was tried for treason between 1815 and 1818. |
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Women supported independence (unspecified contribution)Biography:
From Guanajuato, Mexico, she contributed to the independence cause. (Carrera Stampa, 7)
A Mexican woman who, together with Felipa Castillo, was accused of treason between 1815 and 1818. Castillo was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment, but the case against Vargas was dropped. (Miquel i Vergés, 131)
References:
Carrera Stampa, Manuel (1961) Heroínas de la guerra de independencia
Miquel i Vergés, José María (1969) Diccionario de Insurgentes