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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 | - | Lima | - | Patriot | - | She was awarded the Orden del Sol. |
Connections:
Orden del Sol (women)Biography:
From Lima, she wrote a letter to San Martín that was signed by Las Patriotas that assured that if men were tired of fighting women would take over and complete the mission. This letter was intercepted and given to the Viceroy. Arnao and others were imprisoned, first in jail and then in a hospital. She was awarded the Orden del Sol by San Martín. (García y García, 248, 292; Gaceta de Lima, 23-1-1822, p.3)
(Related to Mercedes Arnao?)
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822
Davies, Catherine, Brewster, Claire and Owen, Hilary (2006) South American Independence. Gender, Politics, Text
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos