About Maria la Bailadora
Maria la Bailadora was a dancer and military personnel.
Maria la Bailadora (d. after 1571), was a Spanish soldier. She famously participated in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 dressed as a man. She is portrayed in the novel Clash of Empires: The Red Sea by William Napier.
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Who was Maria la Bailadora?
Spanish soldier
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Maria la Bailadora was a dancer and military personnel.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maria la Bailadora. https://biography.guide/maria-la-bailadora/
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