Gregoria Apaza

Gregoria Apaza was an indigenous leader in 18th century Bolivia. In 1781, she participated with her brother, Julian Apaza (Tupac Katari), in a major indigenous revolt against Spanish colonial rule in Bolivia. These Aymara leaders laid siege to the cities of La Paz and Sorata before being defeated and executed.

Source

 * "Indians of Latin America", URL accessed 07/14/06
 * "The International day of Indigenous Woman" URL accessed 07/16/06