Maria Ortiz (1603–1646)

Maria Ortiz (1603-1646) was a Brazilian heroine, famous for her defense of Espírito Santo against the attempted Dutch invasion in 1624.

References

(2003), Revista do Instituto Histórico e Geográfico do Espírito Santo, nr. 57

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