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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 the convent of Trinitarias Descalzas. |
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NunsBiography:
She is listed as La ex-ministra Sor Rufina de San José.
A nun at Trinitarias Descalzas Convent, Peru, she was distinguished by decree for her services to the independence cause in January 1821. (Gaceta de Lima, 6/2/1822, p.3.)
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822