Who was Galvarino?
Q: Who was Galvarino?
A: Galvarino was a famous Mapuche warrior.
Q: Where did the Battle of Lagunillas take place?
A: The Battle of Lagunillas took place in Chile near the Bio Bio River.
Q: What happened to some prisoners after the battle?
A: Some prisoners were condemned to amputation of their right hand and nose, while others like Galvarino had both hands cut off.
Q: What did Galvarino do when he was released?
A: When he was released, he urged the Mapuche to continue fighting against the Spanish invaders instead of surrendering.
Q: How many Mapuche warriors fought in the Battle of Millarupe?
A: Over 3,000 Mapuche warriors fought in the Battle of Millarupe.
Q: How many warriors were captured during this battle?
A: Several hundred warriors were captured during this battle.
Q: How was Galvarino sentenced for his actions?
A: He was sentenced to be hung and some say he was executed by being thrown to dogs or hanged, while others claim that he killed himself before execution.
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