Gregoria Apaza

Rebel, Deceased Person

– 1781

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Who was Gregoria Apaza?

Gregoria Apaza was an indigenous leader in 18th century Bolivia. In 1781, she participated with her brother, Julian Apaza, in a major indigenous revolt against Spanish colonial rule in Bolivia. These Aymara leaders laid siege to the cities of La Paz and Sorata before being defeated and executed.

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Ethnicity
  • Aymara people
Nationality
  • Bolivia
Profession
Died
1781

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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