Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
Other names: Túpac Amaru
Gender:Male
Ethnic origen: Mestizo
Events:
1742 | - | Cuzco | - | Not applicable | - | He was born March 19, 1742 in Surimana-Canas, Cuzco |
1780 | - | Cuzco | - | Patriot | - | He co-led the Túpac Amaru rebellion. |
1781 | - | Cuzco | - | Patriot | - | He was executed for his part in the Túpac Amaru rebellion. |
Connections:
Indigenous rightsBiography:
He married Micaela Bastidas Puyucahua, and was brother of Cecilia Escalera Túpac Amaru. He led the indigenous Túpac Amaru rebellion 1780-1781, a pre-cursor of Independence. He was executed in 1781.