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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:
| 1817 | - | Palmira | - | Patriot | - | She was shot in Palmira by the royalists. |
Connections:
Women arms to independence armyBiography:
She was shot in Palmira, Colombia, in 1817 for her part in the independence struggles. (Hincapie Borda, 155)
With her female slave, Castro helped republican Sergeant Major, Pedro Murgueítio, rally men, arms and horses. She was executed by Francisco Warleta. (Monsalve, 183)
References:
Hincapie Borda, Alicia (2000) Tras la imagen y la presencia de Policarpa
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia