Guillermo Moncada

Born in Santiago on June 25, 1841,[1] Guillermo Moncada (nicknamed "Guillermón" since his childhood, due to his large size) was one of 29 Cuban generals in the Cuban War of Independence.

A former carpenter, he later became a black folk hero, renowned for ending the business of slavehunter Miguel Pérez Céspedes.[2]

The Moncada Barracks and Estadio Guillermón Moncada were both named in his honour.

References

  1. ↑ Sitio Web de Cubavision Internacional (De la Prensa)
  2. ↑ http://afrocubaweb.com/eugenegodfried/moncadaeng.htm


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