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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:
| 1768 | - | Buenos Aires | - | Not applicable | - | She was born in May 1768. |
Connections:
Belgrano familyBiography:
She was born in May 1768, Buenos Aires, the sister of Juan José Castelli, of the first Junta and cousin of Manuel Belgrano. She married José Zaldarriaga, a patriot who took part in the fight against the English invaders. (Sosa de Newton, 138)
References:
Sosa de Newton, Lily (1986) Diccionario biográfico de mujeres argentinas