Estanislao is famous for leading bands of armed Native Americans in revolt against the Mexican government and mission establishments.
12 Facts About Estanislao
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Estanislao was born about 1798 on the banks of the Rio de Laquisimes.
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Estanislao was baptized with the name "Estanislao" after his arrival at the mission.
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Estanislao was the alcalde of the community before he left the mission with about 400 followers in 1827.
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Estanislao was joined by Chumash Indians led by Pacomio and by other Yokuts until at one time his army had 4,000 men.
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Estanislao educated his men in battle techniques he had learned from Spanish and Mexican soldiers.
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Estanislao's raids were characterized as sudden, usually involving a trap, and ending with no loss of life, and he would sometimes use his sword to carve his initial, "S", authenticating his handiwork.
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Estanislao was sentenced to five years of additional military service.
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Estanislao returned briefly to the Mission San Jose on May 31,1829 to ask Father Narciso Duran for forgiveness for his men and himself.
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Estanislao returned to the Laquisimas River to lead his people.
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Yoscolo was different from Estanislao and did not mind killing Mexican settlers if he had to.
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Estanislao remained at the mission until his death, possibly from smallpox, on July 31,1838.