Lorenza Avemanay

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

  1. Salmonson, Jessica Amanda (1991). The Encyclopedia of Amazons. Paragon House. p. 26. ISBN 1-55778-420-5.


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