Lorenza Avemanay Explained

Lorenza Avemanay was an indigenous Ecuadorian who led an 1803 revolt against the Spanish occupation^[1] in Guamote. She was later captured and executed by the Spanish authorities.

References

• The Northeastern Dictionary of Women's Biography: Revised by Maggy Hendry
• Sisterhood Is Global: The International Women's Movement Anthology

Notes and References

1. Book: The Encyclopedia of Amazons . Salmonson, Jessica Amanda . Paragon House . 1991. 1-55778-420-5 . 26 .