María Trinidad Sánchez
María Trinidad Sánchez, the aunt of independence leader Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, played a vital role during the Dominican Republic's struggle for independence. On February 27, 1844, she is noted for smuggling gunpowder in her skirt to arm the soldiers, demonstrating her bravery and dedication to the cause. Tragically, she was executed on the orders of Pedro Santana in 1845.
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María Trinidad Sánchez experienced significant flooding, with 280 homes affected due to heavy rains.
COE reporta daños y declara alerta roja para Puerto Plata, Espaillat y María Trinidad Sánchez
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-25María Trinidad Sánchez helped in the making of the National Flag.
El uso correcto de la Bandera Nacional DominicanaDominican Republic· 2026-02-21
María Trinidad Sánchez was executed by Pedro Santana, highlighting the violent history associated with his rule.
Abinader se casará con la gloria si saca a Pedro Santana del Panteón de la PatriaDominican Republic· 2026-02-11
María Trinidad Sánchez, known as the Mother of the Fatherland, helped create the first Dominican flag.
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Nicaragua· 2025-03-08
María Trinidad Sánchez, aunt of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, played a crucial role by transporting gunpowder for the soldiers during the independence struggle.
figuras claves en la independenciaDominican Republic· 2025-02-27