Candelaria Pérez date of birth:
1810
How old was Candelaria Pérez when died?
60
When did Candelaria Pérez die?
March 28, 1870
What is Candelaria Pérez nationality?
Chilean
What is Candelaria Pérez's occupation?
Military man
Short Biography
Candelaria Pérez (1810 – 28 March 1870) was a Chilean soldier, who served in the War of the Confederation (1836–39) against the Peru–Bolivian Confederation. Initially, she was a cantinière, but she took up a fusil and fought alongside the men she served with. She was considered the hero of the Battle of Yungay, during which when she led an assault against the entrenched Confederate troops. She was given official recognition and the rank of sergeant after the battle.