Filomena Valenzuela Goyenechea

Filomena Valenzuela Goyenechea (1848-1924) was a Chilean soldier, known as La Madrecita.[1] Originally a cantinière, she came to participate directly in combat in the Battle of Pisagua, Battle of Dolores and Battle of Los Ángeles during the War of the Pacific.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Valenzuela and the second or maternal family name is Goyenechea.
Filomena Valenzuela Goyenechea

References
  1. Valdivia, Francisca (4 de julio de 2011). «La importancia de la mujer en la guerra de 1879 a 1884». Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez. Consultado el 18 de mayo de 2016.
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