![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Pumacahua.jpg/640px-Pumacahua.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Mateo Pumacahua
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mateo García Pumacahua (September 21, 1740 – March 17, 1815) simply known as Pumacahua, modern spelling variants Pumakawa or Pumaqawa (meaning "he who stalks with the stealth of a puma", from Quechua Puma cougar, puma, Qawa sentinel, serene, "he who observes or monitors shrewdly") was a Royalist commander later turned into a Peruvian revolutionary who led the Cuzco Rebellion of 1814 in the War of Independence.
"Pumacahua" redirects here. For the Lima station, see Pumacahua metro station.
Quick Facts Personal details, Born ...
Mateo Pumacahua | |
---|---|
![]() Portrait now at the Museo Inka, Cuzco | |
Personal details | |
Born | September 21, 1740 Chinchero, Cusco |
Died | March 17, 1815(1815-03-17) (aged 74) Sicuani, Cusco |
Nationality | Peruvian |
Profession | Soldier |
Military service | |
Years of service | 1780–1814 |
Battles/wars | Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II Bolivian War of Independence Cuzco Rebellion of 1814 |
Close