WXDA Record #1017
Naples And Sicily.
7 February 1848
Summary
Mention of a female warrior called Maria Testa di Lana among the insurgents who distinguished themselves in the fights surrounding the events occuring in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies: "Particular mention is made of a lady of distinction named Maria Testa di Lana, who had assumed male attire, taken the command of a detachment, and fought for the country."
Full Title
7 Feb 1848. Naples And Sicily. Times p. 8 c. B,C.
Publication
Times of London(Times)
Full Record
- Date
- 7 February 1848
- Provisional Category
- Woman Warrior
- Cross-dressing activity
- Military service
- Cross-dressing occupation
- Army
- Locations
- ItalyView on map
- Primary source topic
- Dressed as a man
- Item format
- News report
- Motive
- Patriotism
- Attire
- Male garb
- Social rank
- Gentry
- Source
- Journal des Débats
- Stated Motive (Protagonist)
- No
- Sex Perceived by Others
- Female
- Sex Perceived by Recorder
People Mentioned in This Record
- Maria Testa di Lana(Subject of study)Mentions— "lady of distinction" "kindgom of the Two Sicilies" "taken the command of a detachment and fought for the country"