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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:
| 1822 | - | Peru | - | Patriot | - | She was awarded the Orden del Sol. |
| 1822 | - | Peru | - | Unknown | - | She was a nun at Carmen Alto convent. |
Connections:
Carrillo familyBiography:
A nun at Carmen Alto convent, Peru, she was distinguished by decree for her services to the independence cause in January 1821. She is listed as Sor Mercedes Salazar, hermana de Vistaflorida. (Gaceta de Lima, 6/2/1822, p.3.)
Related to the Salazar Carrillo family?
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822