Juana Azurduy & Manuel Padilla
They loved and fought for independence
The mestiza warrior Juana Azurduy and her husband Manuel Padilla, who fought side by side for the independence of Upper Peru leading Indigenous armies; he died trying to recover her body in battle.
01Why it matters
It is the great warrior love of Andean independence; Juana was promoted to general and is today a heroine of Bolivia and Argentina.
02The conflict
The war of independence and the loss of their children on campaign.
03The iconic moment
Padilla dying as he tried to rescue the wounded, captured Juana.
04What survived
The song "Juana Azurduy"; her face on monuments and banknotes.
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Juana Azurduy & Manuel Padilla famous?
It is the great warrior love of Andean independence; Juana was promoted to general and is today a heroine of Bolivia and Argentina.
How does the story of Juana Azurduy & Manuel Padilla end?
Padilla dying as he tried to rescue the wounded, captured Juana. The song "Juana Azurduy"; her face on monuments and banknotes.
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