Yanquetruz
Famous Ranquel warrior who fought the Europeans in the pampas of what is now Argentina in the early nineteenth century.
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Ranquel
Indigenous tribe from the northern part of La Pampa Province, Argentina, in South America.
Their leader at that time was Yanquetruz, and they put up a skilled defense, making good use of the desert terrain.
Nazario Benavídez
Argentine soldier who rose to the rank of Brigadier General and played a leading role in the Argentine Civil Wars.
In 1833 Benavídez fought with Colonel Martín Yanzón on the staff of the second Auxiliary regiment of the Andes in the desert campaign, gaining victory over the local Mapuche chief Yanquetruz.
Desert Campaign (1833–1834)
Military campaign in Argentina led by Juan Manuel de Rosas against the indigenous people of the southern Pampas and northern Patagonia.
The Ranquels were led by the famous warrior Yanquetruz, skilled in hit and run tactics.
José Félix Aldao
Argentine Dominican friar and soldier who became a General and then the undisputed Federist caudillo of Mendoza Province.
This column gained a partial victory over the Ranquel chief Yanquetruz in fierce fighting on 31 March and 1 April 1833.
Martín Yanzón
Argentine soldier and caudillo who died fighting against the supporters of the dictator Juan Manuel de Rosas.
This column gained a partial victory over the Ranquel chief Yanquetruz.
Manuel Baigorria
Soldier who fought in the Argentine Civil Wars.
He became a close friend of their chief Yanquetruz, who named his eldest son Baigorrita (little Baigorria).
Pablo Lucero
Pablo Lucero (c.
He was seriously wounded during a raid by the Ranquel chief Yanquetruz on San Luis in November 1832.