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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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Other names: Captain Capitán
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Events:
| 1770-1795? | - | Tunja | - | Not applicable | - | She was born here. |
| 1819 | - | Boyacá | - | Unknown | - | She fought at the battle of Boyacá in 1819. |
| 1821 | - | Venezuela | - | Unknown | - | She died at San Luis de Coro. |
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Women killed or injured in battleBiography:
She was born in Tunja, New Granada, and died San Luis de Coro (possibly in battle) in 1821. She fought alongside Bolívar at the battle of Boyacá, 1819. (Cherpak, 221-222.)