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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:
| 1811? | - | El Cerrito | - | Unknown | - | La "heroína negra", she swore to Colonel Joaquin Riascos that she would give her life if necessary for freedom |
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Women supported independence (unspecified contribution)Biography:
From Colombia, she is described as "the black woman of the Independence movement". (Knaster, 465.)