Manuela Sáenz

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Manuela Sáenz born?December 27, 1797
2. Where was Manuela Sáenz born?Quito, Viceroyalty of New Granada (present-day Ecuador)
3. Who was Manuela Sáenz?Manuela Sáenz was a brave woman from Quito who helped free South America from Spanish rule. She worked with leaders and spread messages that encouraged people to fight for independence. She is remembered as a hero and a pioneer for women's rights.
4. What did Manuela do to help Simón Bolívar?In 1828, she stopped a plan to kill Bolívar and helped him escape. Because of this, he called her the "Libertadora del libertador" (Liberator of the Liberator). Her quick thinking saved an important leader.

Viceroyalty of New Granada: A major administrative division of the Spanish Empire in South America from 1717 to 1819.
Simón Bolívar: A Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the independence of several South American countries from Spain.
Feminist Icon: A historical figure widely recognized for their significant contributions to the advancement of women's rights and gender equality.
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