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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: Indigenous
Events:
| 1803 | - | Chimborazo Province | - | Patriot | - | She lived in this province, and led a revolt against the Spaniards in the town of Guamote, Chimborazo. |
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Women soldiersBiography:
An indigenous women from the Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, in 1803 she led a revolt against the Spaniards in Guamote (Pallis, 24).
References:
Pallis, Michael (trans.) (1980) Slaves of Slaves: The Challenge of Latin American Women