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:
1822 | - | Junín | - | Patriot | - | She was awarded the Orden del Sol. |
1822 | - | Junín | - | Unknown | - | She was a nun at Concepción Convent, Huancayo, Junín Dept. |
Connections:
BaquíjanoBiography:
A Nun at the Convent in Concepción, Huancayo, Junín, who was distinguished by decree for her services to the independence cause in January 1821. (Gaceta de Lima, 6-2-1822, p.3)
(Related to José Javier Baquíjano y Carrillo?)
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822