Gabriel Amaru II
leader of a large Andean uprising against the Spanish in Peru (1738-1781)
1738 — 1781
Quick Facts
Profession
leader of a large Andean uprising against the Spanish in Peru (1738-1781)
Born
March 10, 1738
Died
1781 (age ~43)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
politician, rebel, revolutionary
Viceroyalty of PeruBorn in TintaDied in Cusco
1738
Born in Tinta (1738-03-10)
1781
Died in Cusco
About
Túpac Amaru II, c. 1742 – May 18, 1781) was an Indigenous cacique who led a large Andean rebellion against the Spanish in Peru as self-proclaimed Sapa Inca of the new Inca Empire. He was later elevated to a mythical status in the Peruvian struggle for independence and indigenous rights movement, as well as an inspiration to myriad causes in Spanish America and beyond.
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Who is Gabriel Amaru II?+
Túpac Amaru II, c. 1742 – May 18, 1781) was an Indigenous cacique who led a large Andean rebellion against the Spanish in Peru as self-proclaimed Sapa Inca of the new Inca Empire. He was later elevated to a mythical status in the Peruvian struggle for independence and indigenous rights movement, as
What does the name Gabriel mean?+
The name Gabriel means "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Gabriel Amaru II born?+
Gabriel Amaru II was born on March 10, 1738.
When did Gabriel Amaru II die?+
Gabriel Amaru II died in 1781, at approximately 43 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)
The name Gabriel is of Portuguese origin, meaning "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gabriel — March 10, 1738
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Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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