Maria Quitéria

Maria Quitéria (1792–1853) was a Brazilian Lieutenant and national heroine. She served in the Brazilian war of independence in 1822-23 dressed as a man. She was promoted to cadet and Lieutenant and decorated with the Imperial order. She has been called "Brazilian Joan of Arc".

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• This page is a translation of its Portuguese equivalent.

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Name	Quiteria, Maria
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Date of birth	1792
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Date of death	1853
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