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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:
| 1823 | - | Chascomús | - | Not applicable | - | She was born in Chascomús on 16 July 1823. |
| 1839 | - | Chascomús | - | Unknown | - | She took part in the Battle of Chascomús on 7 November |
| 1839? | - | Brazil | - | Unknown | - | She and her husband emigrated here to escape Rosas. |
| 1905 | - | Buenos Aires | - | Unknown | - | She died in Buenos Aires on 24 November 1905. |
Connections:
Rosas opponentsBiography:
Born in Chascomús, Argentina, on 16 July 1823, she married Juan Cruz Deheza, from Córdoba, in 1839.
When the Unitarian revolt against Rosas broke out, she participated from Chascomús, one of the centres of the rebellion. Deheza was imprisoned for his part, but managed to emigrate to Brazil where they both lived for several years. She died in Buenos Aires on 24 November 1905. (Sosa de Newton, 374)
References:
Sosa de Newton, Lily (1986) Diccionario biográfico de mujeres argentinas