Diego de Ocampo
The Diego de Ocampo is the highest point in the Cordillera Septentrional in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic.
| Diego de Ocampo | |
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 View of the southern slope of Diego de Ocampo | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | 1250 m |
| Geography | |
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| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Range coordinates | 19°34′48″N 70°44′42″W |
Etymology
This peak was named after Diego de Ocampo, a rebel slave leader who hid away in the mountains, pillaged and sabotaged plantations in Concepción de la Vega, San Juan de la Maguana, Azua de Compostela and Bahoruco. He made a truce with the Spanish authorities, but rebelled again soon after. Later on he was captured and executed by Spanish troops, according to Governor Cerrato and the Oidor Grajeada in 1546.
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