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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: White
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Women imprisoned, independence causeBiography:
Born in Ica. She was extremely wealthy. She made no secret of her pro-independence sympathies and her neighbours betrayed her. She was brought before the chief of the royalist army, General Rodil, accused of serving enemies of the country and of the king by spying. She remained calm, not fearing imprisonment or threats of death. She remained serene during her long months in prison. (García y García, 245)
References:
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos