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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:
| 1808 | - | Caracas | - | Patriot | - | She was based here and hosted a pro-independence gathering. |
| 1820 | - | Pasto | - | Patriot | - | She refused to leave her voluntary seclusion until Venezuela was free from Spanish rule. |
Connections:
Hosted independence meetingsBiography:
From Caracas, she hosted a gathering with her husband, José Félix Rivas, in 1808 at which supporters of Spain were encouraged to join the independence movement. (Cherpak, 220)
In 1820, royalist general Pablo Morillo sent a message to the widowed Palacios that she could leave her voluntary seclusion. She replied, "digan ustedes a su General, que Josefa Palacios no abandonará sino cuando los suyos vengan a anunciarle que es libre, y que la saquen de él". (Monsalve, 54)
References:
Lavrin, Asunción (editor). (1978) Latin American Women: Historical Perspectives; Contributions in Women's Studies, No.3.
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia