The May 11, 1873 on the plains of Camaguey falls in battle one of the most famous Cuban patriot, Ignacio Agramonte and Loynaz, who was born in December 1841 from a wealthy family but with ideas of independence.
At age 24, started work as a lawyer in Havana, there is related to the conspirators Camaguey and returns to the city of origin in order to participate in the Uprising of Camaguey, as it existed at independence ideas that motivated to join the fight.
Defender of the abolition of slavery and the creation of a democratic republic, its ideas were enshrined in the Constitution of Guáimaro, written personally to the immense prestige to win political and House Representative and Secretary thereof.
Ending the month of April 1869 he was awarded the post of General Staff of the Division of Camaguey, so that leaves the appointment made in Guáimaro and lies against the insurgents in this region, which is emphasized by his courage and great leadership.
His skills as a political leader and orator and man of action led him to play important roles in the War of National Liberation. Bravery in the battlefield, was alerted by Major General Julio Sanguily letter when he spoke .... "Your courage is beyond the limits of value, and should not be so, the Homeland need not to endanger your life order not to endanger their future either. "
Beautifully written page Agramante on the fighting fronts in the pastures of Jimaguayú about 38 km from Camaguey City waged a battle with English troops when a rifle bullet at close range he enters the temple and fell mortally wounded the demanding boss, radical and loving discipline.
for the Cuban independence movement Agramonte drop meant a crushing blow, his ideas, courage and actions on the battlefield were the best example for the Cuban rebels. A 138 years after his death the Cuban people and in particular pays tribute Camagueyano respect and admiration.
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