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Mariana Bracetti facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Bracety (also spelled Bracetti) and the second or maternal family name is Cuevas.
Quick facts for kids Mariana Bracety Cuevas | |
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"Brazo de Oro" | |
| Born | July 26, () Añasco, Puerto Rico |
| Died | February 25, (age 77) Añasco, Puerto Rico |
| Occupation | Puerto Rico independence movement leader |
| Spouse(s) | Miguel Rojas |
Mariana Bracetti Cuevas (also spelled Bracety) (July 26, – February 25, ) was a patriot and leader of the Puerto Rico independence movement in the s.
She is attributed with having knitted the flag that was intended to be used as the national emblem of Puerto Rico in its attempt to overthrow the Spanish government on the island, and to establish the island as a sovereignrepublic.
The attempted overthrow was the Grito de Lares, and Bracetti's creation became known as "The Flag of Lares." The flag's design was later adopted as the official flag
