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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:
| 1718 | - | Lima | - | Unknown | - | She gave money to help found the Monasterio de Merecedarias, consecrated in 1718. |
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Women benefactorsBiography:
Married to Captain Muro, after she was widowed, she led in the foundation of the Monasterio de Mercedarias, Lima. Her two daughters Tomasa and Bernarda shared her enthusiasm (although none of them were or became nuns). The monastery was consecrated in 1718. She donated 310,000 pesos and some rustic, rural fincas. (García y García, 159)
References:
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos