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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:
| 1821 | - | Guanare | - | Patriot | - | In October 1821 she donated 50 pesos to the patriots. |
Connections:
Citizens (women), Gran ColombiaBiography:
In October 1821 she donated 10 pesos to the patriot troops for their fight against Puerto Cabello. She is described as a ciudadana from Guanare, Venezuela. (Gaceta de Caracas, 15/11/1821, p.4.)
She was probably related to Matilda Gainza. There is a third Gainza woman whose first name is illegible.
References:
Pérez Vila, Manuel (editor). (1983) Gaceta de Caracas