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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
Events:
| 1794 | - | Venezuela | - | Unknown | - | She accused her husband of adultery and abuse. |
Connections:
Women, used legal systemBiography:
In 1794 she petitioned the ecclesiastical courts accusing her husband, Juan Truxillo, of adultery with one of their slaves and of abuse. Both were reprimanded by the ecclesiastic authorities and a reconciliation was advised. (Díaz, 85-86, 92)
References:
Díaz, Arlene J. (2004) Female Citizens, Patriarchs and the Law in Venezuela, 1796-1904