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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 probably from Peru and she was awarded the Orden del Sol. |
Connections:
Orden del Sol (women)Biography:
Probably from Peru, in February 1822 she was awarded 100 pesos/ reales for her services to the liberty of the country. (Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima, 20 de feb de 1822, p.6.)
She was awarded the Orden del Sol by San Martín in 1822. (Gaceta de Lima, 23-1-1822, p.3; García y García, 292)
Related to Rosa Jáuregui de Brandsen y de Wright (and hence Viceroy Jáuregui 1780-84?)
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos