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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: Mestiza
Events:
| 1845 | - | Babahoyo | - | Patriot | - | She was a guide to patriotic troops at the battle of the Hacienda "La Elvira". |
| 1848 | - | Guayaquil | - | Unknown | - | She was listed as a teniente until 1848. |
Connections:
Women local guides for independence troopsBiography:
From Guayaquil, riding bareback, she acted as a guide to patriot troops during combat at the hacienda Elvira. She was officially listed as a teniente until 1848. (Estrada, 44)
References:
Estrada, Jenny (1984) Mujeres de Guayaquil, siglo XVI al siglo XX