Second Great Rebellion of the Mapuche
- When
- 1561
- Where
- Valley of Puren
- Episodes
- 1
In July 1561, the killing of Pedro de Avendaño and two other Spaniards in the valley of Puren triggered the Second Great Rebellion of the Mapuche. This event occurred during the interim governorship of Rodrigo de Quiroga and initiated a general uprising greater than previous conflicts.
Episodes
Background and detail
Trigger Event. The specific catalyst for the Second Great Rebellion was the murder of Pedro de Avendaño, described as a hated encomendero and corregidor of Cañete, along with two other Spaniards. This killing took place in July 1561 in the valley of Puren, under the brief interim governorship of Rodrigo de Quiroga.
People involved
- Pedro de Avendaño · Victim; encomendero and corregidor of Cañete
- Rodrigo de Quiroga · Interim Governor
- Mapuche · Rebelling Indigenous group
Sources
- Arauco War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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