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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: White
Events:
| 1822 | - | Peru | - | Patriot | - | She was awarded the Orden del Sol around 1822. |
Connections:
Carrillo familyBiography:
From an upper class Peruvian family, she married General Salazar y Carrillo who supported independence. Their daughter was Juana Salazar de Coloma. San Martín made her a member of the Orden del Sol. (García y García, 268)
References:
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos