Cecilia Mujica ( nickname , " known as " The Martyr of Freedom " " ; died 1813 ) is a Venezuelan heroine noted for her support for the country 's independence and her work with the independence forces . Born in San Felipe del Rey , Venezuela , she was the daughter of the realist , Martín de Mújica who had been a victim of the earthquake of 1812 . After a death decree was issued by Simon Bolívar in 1813 , she was executed by firing squad during the Venezuelan War of Independence by Spanish forces in Los Zunzunes , Yaracuy
earthquake of 1812
1812 Caracas earthquake
Cecilia Mujica