Francisca Güemes

Francisca Güemes (1779-1871) was an Argentine heroine. A sister of Martín Miguel de Güemes, she, alongside her sister Macacha Güemes, is counted as a heroine of the Argentine War of Independence for her participation in the Gaucha War during the war of independence.

Francisca Güemes
Born1779 (1779)
Died1871 (aged 9192)
Battles/warsArgentine War of Independence

References

  • Sosa de Newton, Lily (1980). Diccionario Biografico de Mujeres Argentinas. Buenos Aires: Plus Ultra. ISBN 9502107748.


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