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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:
| 1822 | - | Peru | - | Patriot | - | She was probably from Peru and she was awarded the Orden del Sol. |
Connections:
Orden del Sol (women)Biography:
Probably from Peru, she was awarded the Orden del Sol by San Martín in 1822. (Gaceta de Lima, 23-1-1822, p.4)
García y García lists her as Mercedes de la Riva. (García y García, 294)
Related to Ramón Rosa de San Lorenzo, who contributed to El Mercurio Peruano?
References:
(1950) Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, Tomos I-III, Julio 1822-dic 1822
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos