Death of Antonio Maceo
- Date
- December 7, 1896
- Title
- Death of Antonio Maceo
- What occurred
- After leaving Pinar del Rio Maceo was ambushed in Havana province. The Spanish did not realize they had killed one of the most famous leaders of the rebellion. Following his death his body was retrieved by the insurgents and later his body was dissected. Scientists theories of racial superiority to explain maceos talents.
- Location
- Brava, Havana province, Cuba
- Student name(s)
- Jack Thrasher
- Item sets
- Reform & Revolution: Student Submissions
Punta Brava, Havana, La Lisa, Cuba
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