The National Identity of Francisca Braithwaite
Was Francisca Braithwaite a victim of an employer’s revenge plot, or a victim of circumstances? Or was she truly a victim of a physical disability and therefore placed in a life-threatening situation, at the hands of someone who should have known better? Or perhaps, in light of some accounts of Continue Reading
Was Francisca Vergara Dominican?
As the mother of the Dominican Republic’s first lady, Francisca Vergara was known to be among one of the most formidable women of the Spanish rule in the Caribbean. Born in Spain, Vergara had two titles during her lifetime: First Lady of the Court and President of the Republic. It Continue Reading
A Book Review of ‘The Height’ by Francisca Lewin
Francisca Lewin is an acclaimed writer with an enormous talent for writing both fiction and non-fiction, and her prose style is fluid, rich and beautiful. Her subjects are almost always historically accurate, but sometimes the accounts may be historically inaccurate due to the complex relationship she maintained with her two Continue Reading
Was Francisca Alzaga a Real Lady?
In 2021, during the course of her doctoral research dissertation entitled “The Nationality of Francisca Alejandra,” dissertation scholar Marina Baldo points out that the Franciscan community in Argentina has been divided into three distinct groups based on their religion, profession, and national origin. The “arna” or lower class category included Continue Reading
The Forgotten Heroine of the Philippine Independence
Francisca Prandayani’s death is a cause of great sadness to the Filipinos. Born in Cavite, Philippines, she was one of eight children and grew up in what was then British Honduras. She became a committed religious as an adult and even studied for over a decade in the U.S. as Continue Reading
Heightened Nationality – Was Francisca Joias a Real Woman?
The most mysterious, most fascinating, most beloved Dominican princess and the lover of Jesus Christ, Francisca Joias were born around 14th century in the city of Manzanillo. She was one of those rare characters of Spanish history who became a national celebrity in the 16th century, while still belonging to Continue Reading
How A Height And Voice Enrichs Women’s Lives
Born in Buenos Aires, Francisca Zuazola became famous in her time as a model and actress. But it was her role as a singer that would make her immortal in the eyes of many. Born as Felipe Yorgez in Rio de la Rocha, Francisca had a penchant for music from Continue Reading
Was Romance the Only Purpose For the Marriage of Francisca Florentina?
In 2003, I read an article in which the author explained that she had identified three elements that defined a good marriage: compatibility, intimacy and personality. She then went on to explain that each of these elements was related to personality types such as Dominance, Influence, and Compliance. I have Continue Reading
How Tall was Francisca Joias?
Francisca Joias was a Portuguese princess and soldier who loved animals and the outdoors. She was thirty-five in 1810, when she was married to a Portuguese nobleman and became the first lady of Portugal. She represented her country in the Spanish throne and remained there for the duration of the Continue Reading
Tall Women and the History of Tall Women in India
Was Francisca the model for your Ideal Woman? (see below) The Holy Family of the Holy Family, from the Renaissance Period, composed of the likes of Joan of Spain, Isabella of Aragon, Ferdinand of Heaven, and Pope Boniface VIII. Her career is also well-known in Italian Renaissance literature, with most Continue Reading