Filomena Valenzuela Goyenechea

Filomena Valenzuela Goyenechea (1848-1924) was a Chilean soldier, known as La Madrecita.[1] Originally a cantiniére, she came to participate directly in combat in the Battle of Pisagua, Battle of Dolores and Battle of Los Angeles during the War of the Pacific.

References

  1. ↑ Valdivia, Francisca (4 de julio de 2011). «La importancia de la mujer en la guerra de 1879 a 1884». Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez. Consultado el 18 de mayo de 2016.
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