bitch-is-an-acronym: María Mayor Fernández de Cámara y Pita, known as Mar
bitch-is-an-acronym: María Mayor Fernández de Cámara y Pita, known as María Pita, was a Spanish heroine who fought during the defence of Corunna in 1589 against the English Armada. On the 4th of May, the English forces, already in possession of the lower city, attempted to seize control of the old city. María appeared on the wall, killed an attacking soldier, and shouted, “quen teña honra, que me siga!” (“Whoever has honour, follow me!”) Her shout inspired the defenders to push back and eventually the English were driven back to their ships. Her actions were honoured and rewarded by Philip II, and she was granted the pension of a military officer. -- source link
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