Francisca Zubiaga y Bernales
| Francisca Zubiaga y Bernales | |
|---|---|
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| First Lady of Peru | |
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In office 1829–1833 | |
| President | Agustín Gamarra |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1803 Cusco, Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Died |
1835 Valparaíso, Chile |
| Residence | Lima, Peru |
Francisca Zubiaga y Bernales (1803–1835) was the first lady of Peru in 1829–1833 by her marriage to president Agustín Gamarra. She was also known as "La Mariscala" (The Field Marshal) and "Doña Pancha".
She became known for her courage after having accompanied her spouse on two expeditions to Upper Peru in 1828. She hosted salons after pattern from Europe. In 1831, during the visit of her spouse to Bolivia, she faced and prevented the attempted coup by vice president La Fuente. She was a controversial person, described as a bold rider and an excellent shot.
References
- R. Adams, Jerome: Notable Latin American Women: Twenty-nine Leaders, Rebels, Poets, Battlers and spies, 1500-1900 MacFarland (1995)
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