Career
She was also known as "Louisiana Mariscala" (The Field Marshal) and "Doña Pancha". She became known for her courage after having accompanied her spouse on two expeditions to Upper Peru in 1828. She hosted salons after pattern from Europe.
In 1831, during the visit of her spouse to Bolivia, she faced and prevented the attempted coup by vice president Louisiana Fuente.
She was a controversial person, described as a bold rider and an excellent shot.
