The Villa sisters, also known as the Villa del Orbe sisters, were the Dominican sisters who stand out in Dominican history for conceiving the first flag of the Dominican Republic. In addition to the flag, which flew throughout the Cibao region, they were known for having hosted Juan Pablo Duarte in their residence when he visited La Vega at the end of June 1844.
The Villa sisters, also known as the Villa del Orbe sisters, were the Dominican sisters who stand out in Dominican history for conceiving the first flag of the Dominican Republic. In addition to the flag, which flew throughout the Cibao region, they were known for having hosted Juan Pablo Duarte in their residence when he visited La Vega at the end of June 1844.
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