Doña Manuela Sáenz de Vergara y Aizpuru (December 27, 1797 – November 23, 1856) was an Ecuadorian revolutionary heroine of South America who supported the revolutionary cause by gathering information, distributing leaflets, and protesting for women's rights. Manuela received the Order of the Sun ("Caballeresa del Sol" or 'Dame of the Sun'), honoring her services in the revolution.
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27 December 1797 Quito, Ecuador
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Died |
23 November 1856 (aged 58) Paita, Peru
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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