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| − | + | '''Kit Cavanagh''', also known as '''Mother Ross''' and '''Christian Davies''', was a woman who fought as a [[dragoon]] in the [[1690s]]. Although she initially disguised herself as man, she eventually fought openly as a woman. She owned and operated public houses between campaigns. She died of natural causes in 1739 and was given a military burial. | |
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| + | *Salmonson, Jessica Amanda.(1991) ''The Encyclopedia of Amazons''. Paragon House. Page 52. ISBN 1-55778-420-5 | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:34, 20 November 2008
Kit Cavanagh, also known as Mother Ross and Christian Davies, was a woman who fought as a dragoon in the 1690s. Although she initially disguised herself as man, she eventually fought openly as a woman. She owned and operated public houses between campaigns. She died of natural causes in 1739 and was given a military burial.
References[edit]
- Salmonson, Jessica Amanda.(1991) The Encyclopedia of Amazons. Paragon House. Page 52. ISBN 1-55778-420-5
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