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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:
| 1790? | - | Córdoba | - | Not applicable | - | She was born here. |
| 1830 | - | Buenos Aires | - | Unknown | - | She joined the Sociedad de Beneficencia in Buenos Aires. |
| 1876 | - | Buenos Aires | - | Unknown | - | She died here in 1876. |
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Education for Girls (Argentina)Biography:
Born in Córdoba, the sister of Dalmacio Vélez Sarsfield. She moved to Buenos Aires where she joined the Sociedad de Beneficencia in 1830. She worked in schools and looked after orphans. She was a Federalist during Rosas's rule. She died in Buenos Aires in her 80s. (Sosa de Newton, 663)
References:
Sosa de Newton, Lily (1986) Diccionario biográfico de mujeres argentinas