Túpac Katari
Indigenous Aymara leader of a major insurrection in colonial-era Upper Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Túpac Katari or Catari (also Túpaj Katari) (c. 1750 – November 13, 1781), born Julián Apasa Nina, was the indigenous Aymara leader of a major insurrection in colonial-era Upper Peru (now Bolivia), laying siege to La Paz for six months. His wife Bartolina Sisa and his sister Gregoria Apaza participated in the rebellion by his side.[2] The rebellion was ultimately put down by Spanish loyalists and Katari was executed by quartering.
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Túpac Katari | |
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Born | Julián Apasa Nina c. 1750 |
Died | November 15, 1781(1781-11-15) (aged 30–31) |
Nationality | Aymara |
Other names | Catari, Túpaj Katari |
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