Maria Quiteria:
(1792-1853) was a Brazilian Lieutenant and national heroine. She served in the Brazilian war of independence in 1822-23 dressed as a man. She was promoted to cadet and Lieutenant and decorated with the Imperial order. She has been called "Brazilian Joan of Arc". . Related Artists to Maria Quiteria : | Jacopo Torriti | Peder Severin Kroyer | ZEILLER, Jakob Johann | HOOCH, Pieter de | PORCELLIS, Jan |