About Edith Lagos
Lived 1962 – 1982 (aged 19). Edith Lagos was a Peruvian partisan and student.
Edith Lagos was a Peruvian member of Shining Path. Lagos was a prominent promoter of the group's agenda.
Life Lagos was born in Ayacucho to a wealthy family. She studied law at Universidad de San Martín de Porres in Lima before dropping out to join Shining Path
In 1980, Lagos escaped the Ayacucho jail after a Shining Path detachment blew a hole in the jail wall. She spent the next two years promoting Shining Path and participating in their operations.
In 1982, Lagos was killed in Umaca, Peru, in a shootout with police and paramilitary forces. She was buried in Ayacucho. It was estimated that up to 30,000 people attended the funeral. Lago's tomb was later bombed by the Rodrigo Franco Command.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edith Lagos?
Peruvian revolutionary (1962-1982)
When was Edith Lagos born?
Edith Lagos was born on 27 November 1962 in Ayacucho.
When did Edith Lagos die?
Edith Lagos died on 3 September 1982 in Ocobamba.
What was Edith Lagos's occupation?
Edith Lagos was a partisan and student.
What nationality was Edith Lagos?
Edith Lagos was Peruvian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edith Lagos. https://biography.guide/edith-lagos/
MLA: "Edith Lagos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edith-lagos/.
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