Episode 2 of 2
Execution in Havana
- When
- 1 September 1851
- Where
- Havana
Narciso López was executed in Havana following the failure of his expedition.
After being captured, López was garroted for treason in Havana. His death occurred on September 1, 1851. The execution followed the failure of the expedition, which had departed New Orleans in August. The brutal treatment of military prisoners by the Spanish caused significant outrage.
Sources
- Narciso López Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-13
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