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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:
| 1812 | - | Popayán | - | Unknown | - | She was executed in Popayán for trying to free the president from prison. |
| 1812 | - | Popayán | - | Unknown | - | She tried to free the imprisoned president of Popayán in 1812. |
Connections:
Women defended Caicedo y CueroBiography:
She dressed as a soldier in an attempt to free the President of Popayán, Joaquín Caicedo y Cuero, from prison in 1812. The plan was discovered and those involved were executed. (Knaster, 481)
In 1812 she wrote in protest against orders to execute patriot politician Joaquín Caicedo y Cuero. (Monsalve, 102)
References:
Knaster, Meri (1977) Women in Spanish America: An Annotated Bibliography from Pre-Conquest to Contemporary Times
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia