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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Nicaragua:
María Trinidad Sánchez, known as the Mother of the Fatherland, helped create the first Dominican flag.
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María Trinidad Sánchez, aunt of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, played a crucial role by transporting gunpowder for the soldiers during the independence struggle.
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