Salpul facts for kids
Salpul (also known as Salpu or Juan Salpú) was an important leader of the Tehuelche people, a group of indigenous people from Patagonia, Argentina. He was a northern Tehuelche, sometimes called guennekenk. Salpul lived in the late 1800s and was known for his efforts to protect his people's land and way of life.
He formed alliances with other powerful Tehuelche leaders like Sayhueque, Inacayal, and Foyel. These leaders were among the last indigenous chieftains in Patagonia who did not want to accept the Argentine government's control. They bravely fought against the Argentine Army during a time known as the Conquest of the Desert.
Early Life and Resistance
In 1897, Salpul and a spiritual leader named Cayupil (also spelled Caypül) tried to organize a way for their people to resist the government. Their plans were soon discovered by the authorities. Salpul was arrested and taken to Buenos Aires, the capital city. However, he was released within a month and was able to return to his home and people.
After this, Salpul joined forces with his relative, Juan Sacamata. Between the 1890s and 1900, Salpul and Sacamata lived in a place called Nueva Lubecka. This area is located in the Genoa Valley, within the Chubut province of Argentina. Salpul passed away some years later in Pastos Blancos, a place near the Senguerr river.
See also
In Spanish: Salpul para niños
