|
Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
|
|
|
Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
|
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Events:
| 1816 | - | Mexico City | - | Unknown | - | She was imprisoned here in July 1816. |
Connections:
Women imprisoned, independence causeBiography:
In July 1816 she was arrested on the orders of royalist general Manuel de la Conche and sent to Mexico City where she was imprisoned along with her husband José Pioqunto Hurtado. He was a patriot who had taken part in the battle of Zempoala. (Miquel i Vergés, 223)
References:
Miquel i Vergés, José María (1969) Diccionario de Insurgentes