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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:
| 1816 | - | Caicara del Orinoco | - | Patriot | - | She was killed in battle by royalists here on 16 March 1816. |
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Women killed or injured in battleBiography:
In March 1816 Caicara, Venezuela, was occupied by royalist troops after they had been defeated in battle by the patriots. They sought to take revenge on the patriots' homes, women and children. She was among a group of women who tried to defend the town. She was killed in battle on 16 March 1816. (Monsalve, 75)
Related to Juana María Norsagaray?
References:
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia