María Pita (María Mayor Fernández de Cámara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna against the attack of the English Armada, in 1589, commanded by Francis Drake. Death certificate of María Pita (February 21, 1643). Detail. Book of deceased persons of Sigrás parish church, Galicia. María Pita House Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain.

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