Agustina de Aragón
Agustina Raimunda María Saragossa i Domènech (March 4, 1786 – May 29, 1857), better known as Agustina of Aragón, was a Spanish heroine who defended Spain during the Peninsular War, first as a civilian and later as a professional officer in the Spanish Army. Known as "the Spanish Joan of Arc," she has been the subject of much folklore, mythology, and artwork, including sketches by Francisco Goya and the poetry of Lord Byron.
Agustina de Aragón | |
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Agustina as depicted by Fernando Brambila | |
| Birth name | Agustina Raimunda María Saragossa y Domènech |
| Born | 4 March 1786 Reus, Spain |
| Died | 29 May 1857 (aged 71) Ceuta, Spain |
| Buried | Nuestra Señora del Portillo |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Spain Cortes of Cádiz |
| Service/ | Spanish Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Peninsular War
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| Awards | Defensora de Zaragoza Recompensa del valor y patriotismo |
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