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:
1822 | - | Lima | - | Patriot | - | She was from 4 barrio, cuartel 2, Lima and was awarded the Orden del Sol. |
Connections:
Orden del Sol (women)Biography:
She was awarded the Orden del Sol by San Martín in 1822. (Gaceta de Lima, 23-1-1822, p.4)
This could be the same person:
From 4 barrio, cuartel 2, Lima, she is listed as having sewn 4 shirts free of charge for the liberation army. (Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, 20 de feb de 1822, p.8.)
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos