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NAME: Manuela Sáenz
OCCUPATION: Activist
BIRTH DATE: December 27, 1797
DEATH DATE: November 23, 1856
PLACE OF BIRTH: Quito, Ecuador
PLACE OF DEATH: Paita, Peru
Nickname: Manuelita

Best Known For

Manuela Saenz is best known for being the mistress of South American liberator Simon Bolivar, sharing in his revolutionary activities.

Manuela Sáenz biography

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Manuela Saenz, born in Quito, New Granada[Ecuador] during Spanish colonial rule. She was born the illegitimate daughter of a Spanish gentleman, creating many obstacles for her to overcome. Upon meeting Simon Bolivar, revolutionary leader against Spanish rule, she joined his movement to liberate South America.

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