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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
Connections:
Montilla familyBiography:
From Caracas, she was the sister of generals Mariano and Tomás Montilla, and daughter of Juana Padrón de Montilla. A Spanish captain, Martinena, fell in love with her and converted to the independence cause, bringing with him his brig, El Celoso. (Monsalve, 54)
References:
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia