Pedro Camejo
Venezuelan soldier (1790–1821) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pedro Camejo, also known as Negro Primero ("The First Black"), was a Venezuelan soldier that fought with the Royal Army and later with the Independence Army during the Venezuelan War of Independence, reaching the rank of lieutenant. The nickname Negro Primero was inspired by his bravery and skill in handling spears, and because he was always in the first line of attack on the battlefield. It is also attributed to his having been the only black officer in the army of Simón Bolívar.
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Pedro Felipe Camejo | |
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Nickname(s) | Negro Primero |
Born | March 30, 1790 (1790-03-30) San Juan de Payara, Captaincy General of Venezuela, Spanish Empire |
Died | June 24, 1821 (1821-06-25) (aged 31) Tocuyito, Gran Colombia |
Allegiance | Gran Colombia |
Years of service | 1809 - 1821 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Venezuelan War of Independence
Battle of Las Queseras del Medio Battle of Carabobo |
Awards | Order of the Liberators |
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