Francisco May Pech
Indigenous Mayan soldier
About Francisco May Pech
Lived 1884 – 1969 (aged 84–85).
Francisco May Pech (1884–1969) was an Indigenous Mayan soldier and commander who served as the last Supreme Commander of the Mayan forces in the Caste War of Yucatán.
Biography He was born in 1884, in Yokdzonot, in the Mayan Free State, during the Mayan Caste War. One of the commanders of the Mayan forces named Felipe Yam married Pech's Mother and tutored Pech. Pech first became prominent after assaulting a military railway and became leader shortly after the death of Felipe Yam.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Francisco May Pech's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Francisco May Pech?
indigenous Mayan soldier (1884–1969)
When was Francisco May Pech born?
Francisco May Pech was born in 1884.
When did Francisco May Pech die?
Francisco May Pech died in 1969.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Francisco May Pech
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco May Pech. https://biography.guide/francisco-may-pech/
MLA: "Francisco May Pech." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-may-pech/.
Chicago: "Francisco May Pech." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-may-pech/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:15 UTC