Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Events:
1812 | - | Popayán | - | Unknown | - | She was executed for trying to free the President of Popayán. |
1812 | - | Popayán | - | Unknown | - | She tried to help the President of Popayán escape from prison in 1812. |
Connections:
Women disguised as menBiography:
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)