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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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 Bandera de los Andes |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Events:
| 1782 | - | Rosario | - | Not applicable | - | She was born on 1 April 1782, in Rosario, Argentina. |
| 1810 | - | Rosario | - | Unknown | - | She married Manuel Vidal in September 1810. |
| 1812 | - | Rosario | - | Unknown | - | She made a flag for Belgrano on 27 February 1812. |
| 1866 | - | San Lorenzo | - | Unknown | - | She died in San Lorenzo on 18 July 1866. |
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Women sewed flags for patriotsBiography:
Born on 1 April 1782, in Rosario, Argentina, she was orphaned at an early age and married Manuel Vidal in September 1810. Her brother Anastasio became friends with Belgrano during the Paraguay expedition. She made a blue and white flag used by Belgrano on 27 February 1812. She later moved to San Lorenzo where she died on 18 July 1866. (Sosa de Newton, 206)
References:
Sosa de Newton, Lily (1986) Diccionario biográfico de mujeres argentinas