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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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Other names: Vilches
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Events:
| 1822 | - | Peru | - | Patriot | - | She was probably from Peru and she was awarded the Orden del Sol in January 1822. |
Connections:
Orden del Sol (women)Biography:
In February 1822 she was awarded 35 pesos/ reales in recognition for her important services to the Patria. (Gaceta del Gobierno de Lima Independiente, 20 de feb de 1822, p.6.)
She was awarded the Orden del Sol by San Martín in 1822, listed as Manuela Vilches. (Gaceta de Lima, 23-1-1822, p.4)
Related to Rafael Ramos de Vilches, 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