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Lientur

d. 1700

Mapuches's militar chief

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About Lientur

Lientur was a military personnel.

Lientur was the Mapuche toqui from 1618 to 1625. He was the successor to Loncothegua. Lientur with his vice toqui Levipillan was famed for his rapid malóns or raids. Because of his ability to slip back and forth over the Spanish border between its fortresses and patrols and raid deep into Spanish territory north of the Bio-Bio River without losses he was called the Wizard by the Spanish.

In 1625 his successor Butapichón was elected when he resigned his office when he felt himself to be too old and tired to continue as before. However a cacique named Lientur continued to lead troops in the field. He was present leading troops at the Battle of Las Cangrejeras. A cacique of that name also participated in the Parliament of Quillín in 1641.

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Important facts

Died
1700
Occupation
Positions held
Toqui

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lientur?

mapuches's militar chief

When did Lientur die?

Lientur died in 1700.

What was Lientur's occupation?

Lientur was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lientur

· Wikidata: Q6544185

· DBpedia: Lientur

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