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 | - | Not applicable | - | She was Prioress at Prado convent. |
Connections:
NunsBiography:
The Prioress at Prado Convent, Peru, who was distinguished by decree for her services to the independence cause in January 1821. (Gaceta de Lima, 6/2/1822, p.3.)
Could this be Paula de Prado, BolĂvar's mistress?
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822