Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez | |
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Posthumous interpretation of Josefa Ortiz, dated 1880 | |
| Born | María Josefa Cresencia Ortíz y Girón 8 July 1768 |
| Died | 2 March 1829 (aged 55) |
| Body discovered | Mexico City |
| Nationality | Spanish prior to 1821 Mexican after 1821 |
| Other names | La Corregidora |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 10 |
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María Josefa Crescencia Ortiz Téllez–Girón, popularly known as Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez or La Corregidora (8 September 1768 – 2 March 1829) was an insurgent and supporter of the Mexican War of Independence, which fought for independence against Spain, in the early 19th century. She was married to Miguel Domínguez, corregidor of the city of Querétaro, hence her nickname.
Ortiz de Domínguez is commemorated in the annual reenactment of the Cry of Dolores.