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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: Black
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Women, used legal systemBiography:
She married a slave, José Ignacio Solis, who enlisted in the independence army in June 1813. He took part in the campaigns of Upper Peru. In 1818 Marul petitioned for his release from service. (Blanchard, 10)
References:
Blanchard, Peter (2004) Freedom and Family: Slave Women and the Wars of Independence in South America