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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:
| 1788 | - | Venezuela | - | Unknown | - | She accused a man of seduction and breach of promise. |
Connections:
Women, used legal systemBiography:
In 1788 she appealed to the courts accusing Pedro Ignacio Barguilla of seduction and breach of promise. He was imprisoned but won the case following his counter-claims of her licentious behaviour. Both were reprimanded by the courts. She increased Barguilla's time in prison by not sending back records to the court. (Díaz, 82-83, 90)
References:
Díaz, Arlene J. (2004) Female Citizens, Patriarchs and the Law in Venezuela, 1796-1904