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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:
| 1822 | - | Peru | - | Patriot | - | She was probably from Peru and she was awarded the Orden del Sol. |
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Orden del Sol (women)Biography:
Probably from Peru, she participated in "la gesta libertadora en tareas díficiles y de particular cuidado". She was awarded the Orden del Sol by San Martín on 11 January 1822. (Guardia, 48, Gaceta de Lima, 23/1/1822, p.3)
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822
Guardia, Sara Beatriz (1985) Mujeres peruanas: El otro lado de la historia