Francisco Maldonado
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Francisco Maldonado was a leader of the rebel Comuneros from Salamanca
in the Revolt of the Comuneros.
He was captured at the Battle of Villalar
, and beheaded the following day.
Salamanca
Salamanca is a city in western Spain, in the community of Castile and León. Because it is known for its beautiful buildings and urban environment, the Old City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. It is the most important university city in Spain and is known for its contributions to...
in the Revolt of the Comuneros.
He was captured at the Battle of Villalar
Battle of Villalar
The Battle of Villalar was a battle in the Revolt of the Comuneros fought on April 23, 1521 near the town of Villalar in Valladolid province, Spain. The royalist supporters of King Charles I won a crushing victory over the comuneros rebels. Three of the most important rebel leaders were...
, and beheaded the following day.