Tetabiate facts for kids
Tetabiate (born Juan Maldonado Waswechia Beltran) was a very important leader of the Yaqui people. His name, Tetaviecti, means "Rolling Stone" in the Yaqui language. He was born on August 28, 1857, and passed away on July 9, 1901. Tetabiate led his people in a long fight against the Mexican government. This fight happened after another Yaqui leader, Cajemé, was killed in 1887. Tetabiate wanted to protect the Yaqui way of life and keep their land safe from the Mexican state.
Early Life
Tetabiate was born in a city called Hermosillo, in Sonora, Mexico. His parents were Pablo Maldonado and Felipa Beltran. He was baptized, which means he had a special church ceremony, on August 31, 1857. This ceremony took place at the Catedral de la Asunción in Hermosillo.
Leading the Yaqui People
After the death of Cajemé on April 23, 1887, Tetabiate became the new leader of the Yaqui nation. For the next 14 years, he led his people in a special kind of war. This was a "guerrilla war," where small groups of fighters use surprise attacks. They fought against the Mexican government led by President Porfirio Díaz.
Final Battle and Legacy
Tetabiate was killed on July 9, 1901. He was fighting against Mexican soldiers in the Bacatete Mountains of Sonora. The Mexican forces were led by a commander named Loreto Villa. After Tetabiate's death, it was reported that his son, Guillermo, continued the fight. The Yaqui people kept up their struggle to protect their land and culture.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Maldonado Waswechia para niños
