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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:
| 1772 | - | Juigalpa | - | Not applicable | - | She was from Juigalpa. |
| 1782 | - | Juigalpa | - | Unknown | - | She was captured by Meskito chief Yarrincee. |
| 1789 | - | Juigalpa | - | Unknown | - | She escaped her kidnappers in 1789. |
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KidnappedBiography:
Born around 1772, she was living in Juigalpa, Nicaragua, in 1782 (aged 10) when she was taken prisoner by Meskito chief Yarrincee to become part of his harem. She lived among the indigenous and tried to subdue them by marrying a chief. She escaped in 1789 with a friar. (Knaster, 460.)