Pincheira brothers facts for kids
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The Pincheira brothers.
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| Active | 1813–1832 |
| Allegiance |  Royalists |
| Type | Army |
| Engagements | Spanish American wars of independence |
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| Supreme commander | Juan Antonio Pincheira (f. 1823) |
| General commander | Santos Pincheira (f. 1823); |
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The Pincheira brothers (Spanish: Hermanos Pincheira) were a group of royalist fighters and later outlaws in Chile and Argentina. They were active from 1818 to 1832.
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Who Were the Pincheira Brothers?
The Pincheira brothers were a famous group led by siblings who fought during the Chilean War of Independence. This was a time when people in Chile were fighting to become independent from Spain. The Pincheira brothers were "royalists," meaning they supported the King of Spain.
Fighting for the King
At first, the Pincheira brothers were part of a group of royalist fighters. They used guerrilla tactics, which means they fought in small, surprise attacks. This was during a very intense part of the war known as the "Guerra a muerte" (War to the Death).
After a royalist leader named Vicente Benavides was captured and executed, the royalist side became much weaker. The Pincheira brothers then decided to live outside the new governments of Chile and Argentina.
Life as Outlaws
After the war, the Pincheira brothers became known for taking cattle and other supplies. They also formed a partnership with the Boroanos tribe. This tribe had settled in areas like Salinas Grandes and Sierra de la Ventana.
Together, the Pincheira brothers and the Boroanos tribe raided settlements. They attacked places like Carmen de Patagones and Fortaleza Protectora Argentina (which is now Bahia Blanca). This shows that their group was made up of people from different backgrounds.
The End of Their Story
In 1827, a Chilean colonel named Jorge Beauchef was sent to deal with the Pincheira brothers. He crossed the Andes mountains and fought them in the battle of Epulafquén. Even though the colonel won the battle, the Pincheira brothers managed to escape.
The group continued to be active until 1832. Finally, José Antonio Pincheira, who was living in Mendoza, agreed to surrender to the government of Chile.
A lot of stories and legends have grown around the Cueva de los Pincheira. This was a secret hideout used by the gang.
See also
In Spanish: Hermanos Pincheira para niños
