Diego Cristóbal Túpac Amaru
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1750
Tinta, Viceroyalty of Peru
Cuzco, Viceroyalty of Peru
Diego Cristóbal Túpac Amaru | |
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| Reign | c. 1750 – 19 July 1783 |
| Born | Diego Cristóbal Condorcanqui Castro 1750 Tinta, Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Died | July 19, 1784 (aged 33–34) Cuzco, Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Spouse | Manuela Tito Condori Torres |
| Issue | Juan Diego Tupac Amaru Condori |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Inca Empire |
| Branch | Túpac Amaru II's neo-Inca army |
| Service years | 1780–1782 |
| Rank | Leader |
| Commands | Unnamed battalion |
| Conflicts | Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II
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Diego Cristóbal Condorcanqui Castro or Diego Cristóbal Túpac Amaru (1750 – 19 July 1783), was a Peruvian rebel leader, cousin of the hero Túpac Amaru II, whom he succeeded in the rebel command after his execution in the Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II.[1]
First phase
Upon assuming command, he had fought in the Urubamba campaigns against the royalist forces, in the attacks on Paucartambo, a city he besieged for an extended period, and in the war against Mateo Pumacahua, a royalist cacique. He also attempted an offensive at the Battle of Layo (April 14, 1781) to rescue his cousin, but the latter had already been sent to Cusco, and his attack failed. He then marched with his forces to the Altiplano to reorganize the rebellion and intensify operations in Upper Peru, although he did not always enjoy the necessary obedience from the lesser caciques and other local leaders.[2]
Second phase
During the Upper Peru campaign, he devastated many towns, leaving only Puno standing, a city he besieged and attacked with his best troops. However, his greatest military success was the defeat of Marshal José del Valle who advanced from Tinta to liberate Puno and La Paz. Although he achieved victories at Puquinacancari and Condorcuyo, his army was destroyed by Diego Cristóbal's guerrillas and returned defeated to Cusco with the survivors from Puno. Meanwhile, on May 30, 1781, the rebels triumphantly entered the highland city. Another important victory was the capture of Sorata.
At the height of his power, he controlled vast areas of Cusco and had his people stationed just a few leagues city. He also dominated all of Puno and the highlands of Moquegua and Tacna. Through Túpac Katari, Andrés Túpac Amaru, and other lieutenants, he controlled the entirety of Andean Bolivia and parts of Chile and Argentina.[1]