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Maria Pita - Spanish heroine. Memorial of Maria Pita
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Maria Pita - Spanish heroine. Memorial of Maria Pita
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna in 1589 against the attack of the English Armada commanded by Francis Drake. Memorial of Maria Pita asking the king for compensation for her services during the siege, 1596. From General Archive of Simancas. Maria Pita House Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain
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1589 1596 Armada Camara Claim Claiming Compensation Coruna Corunna Defense Document Fernandez Galicia Galician Heroine Letter Manuscript Maria Mayor Philip Pita Reclaiming Reign Request Reward Services Siege Reclaim
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Maria Pita, a Galician woman of great courage and resilience, is immortalized in this historical image as she petitions King Philip II for compensation for her heroic actions during the defense of Corunna against the English Armada in 1589. The English, led by Francis Drake, laid siege to the city for over a month, but Maria Pita and the city's defenders held strong. In recognition of her bravery, King Philip II awarded Maria Pita the rank of ensign. However, after the siege, she felt that her services had not been adequately rewarded. In this memorial, she humbly requests the king to reconsider her claim for compensation. The photograph, taken from the Maria Pita House Museum in Corunna, Spain, depicts a manuscript or document detailing Maria Pita's petition. The image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 16th century and the tumultuous reign of King Philip II. The document, now preserved in the General Archive of Simancas, provides a testament to Maria Pita's unwavering spirit and her determination to be recognized for her contributions to the defense of her city. Maria Pita's story is a reminder of the indomitable spirit of the Galician people and their unyielding commitment to their land. Her legacy continues to inspire generations, and her memory lives on in the annals of Spanish history.
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