Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
152 years after his death in combat on May 11, 1873, in the Pastures of Jimaguayú, he is remembered for his bravery, discipline, and participation in more than 100 battles.
Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz, the major general of the Liberation Army, was born in the city of Puerto Príncipe, now Camagüey, on December 23, 1841, into an illustrious, cultured, and free-thinking family, which had ensured him a careful education and the formation of strong moral values.
He graduated from a legal career in 1867, and from a young age he became involved in the fight for Cuban independence, being a brave patriot and outstanding lawyer.
Despite his strictly academic training, in 1868 he joined the forces of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes in La Demajagua insurrection and was in charge of leading the rebels in the province of Camagüey. He later served as commander of the revolutionary forces, in addition to being one of the drafters of the first Cuban law against slavery.
As a military leader, he led campaigns in Camagüey and proved to be a key strategist in the fight against the Spanish forces.
His death occurred in a confrontation in Jimaguayú, where he was fatally wounded by a bullet in the temple. After his death, his body was taken by the Spanish and later cremated.
Recognized for his integrity and leadership, his legacy endures in Cuban history, and in 1912 an equestrian statue was erected in his honor in the city of Camagüey, symbolizing his sacrifice for freedom.
Ignacio Agramonte, El Mayor, is considered an enduring symbol of Cuba's struggle for independence. (Text: Arleén Calvo Lacal/Radio Cadena Agramonte) (Photos: Taken from the Internet)
