Rafaela Herrera
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Herrera and the second or maternal family name is Torreynosa.
Rafaela de Herrera y Torreynosa (1742–1805) was a Spanish criolla. She is considered a national heroine of Nicaragua, due to her actions in the defense of the Fortress of the Immaculate Conception during the Battle for the Río San Juan de Nicaragua in 1762 against the British forces.
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Rafaela de Herrera y Torreynosa | |
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Born | Rafaela de Herrera y Torreynosa (1742-08-06)August 6, 1742 |
Died | 1805 (aged 61–62) |
Nationality | Spanish |
Known for | Battle for the Río San Juan de Nicaragua (1762) |
Spouse | Pablo Mora |
Children | five, names unknown |
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