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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:
| 1787 | - | Riobamba | - | Unknown | - | In November 1787 she sued Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo for libel. |
Connections:
Women, used legal systemBiography:
She was married to a Spanish captain, Ciro de Vida y Torres, who tried to divorce her on the grounds of her infidelity with the Alcalde de Riobamba, Ignacio Barreto. In 1787 Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo wrote Las cartas Riobambenses, using her name as a pseudonym. Chiriboga then accused him of libel through the courts. (Ochoa, 99-121)
References:
Ochoa, Nancy A. (1987) La mujer en el pensamiento liberal