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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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 Rosa Cavero |
 Lima dress |
 Lima dress |
 Lima woman |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: White
Connections:
Hosted independence meetingsBiography:
She hosted pro-independence meetings at her Trujillo home. (Neuhaus, 117)
She was made a "Dama de Banda Patriótica" for her devotion to the independence cause. She hosted meetings for the patriots beside her husband, ignoring the danger. (Parra de Riego, 250)
She hosted pro-independence meetings at her homes in Trujillo and Lima. She was never afraid nor faltered in pursuit of the cause. San Martín made her one of the Banda Patriótica for her contribution. Years later her husband, the Marqués de Bellavista had a serious illness that left him blind. They then established a hospital for the poor who were blind at their Trujillo home. (García y García, 265-266)
References:
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos
Neuhaus Rizo Patrón, Carlos (1997) Las Mariscalas
Parra de Riego, Carlos (1935) La limeña conspiradora y patriota