Francisco Solano López, at last driven with…

February 1870 CE

Francisco Solano López, at last driven with a handful of troops to the northern frontier forests of Paraguay, arrives at Cerro Corá on February 14, 1870.

He is accompanied by his personal guard of from one hundred to two hundred and fifty soldiers.

Also present are a group of women, led by Lopez's mistress Eliza Lynch.

This group, called "Las Residentas", is composed of the sodiers' wives, daughters, and others who support them.

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Profile view of López, 1870

Profile view of López, 1870

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Cerro Corá Amambay Paraguay View →

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Eliza Lynch View → Francisco Solano López View → Prince Gaston, Count of Eu View →

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Paraguay, Republic of View → Brazilian Empire View → Uruguay, Eastern Republic of View → Argentina (Argentine Republic) View →

Topics
Paraguayan War (López War or War of the Triple Alliance) View →

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