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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:
| 1818 | - | Mexico | - | Unknown | - | Dr Tiburcio Camiña petitioned the Viceroy for her freedom. |
Connections:
García Borja familyBiography:
On 24 October 1818 Dr Tiburcio Camiña petitioned Viceroy Juan Ruiz de Apodaca for her freedom, together with her sister Lucía García and niece Cayetana Borja. She had been detained following the occupation of San Gregorio fort. (Miquel i Vergés, 221)
References:
Miquel i Vergés, José María (1969) Diccionario de Insurgentes