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Spain. 16th century. Revolt of the Comuneros (1550-1521). Maria Pacheco (1496-1531). Spanish Noble woman of the House of Mendoza. When her husband, the chief commoner Juan Lopez de Padilla, fell in the battle of Villalar, she took command and leaded the defence of the city of Toledo against the royalist forces of Charles V until the arrangement of a peaceful surrender of the city six months later. Colored engraving. 19th century
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Castile Castilia Castilian Command Comuneros Defence Insurrection Juan Lead Lopez Maria Mendoza Noble Noblewoman Pacheco Rebel Rebellion Rebels Reign Revolt Royalist Toledo Uprising Victory Widow Commoners Padilla
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This 19th century colored engraving portrays a pivotal moment in Spanish history during the Revolt of the Comuneros (1520-1521). The image focuses on Maria Pacheco, a noblewoman of the House of Mendoza, who played a remarkable role in the uprising against the rule of Charles V. Maria Pacheco, born in 1496, was the wife of Juan Lopez de Padilla, the chief commoner who led the rebellion. When her husband fell in the Battle of Villalar, she took command and bravely led the defence of the city of Toledo against the royalist forces. The engraving depicts Maria Pacheco standing atop the city walls, surrounded by a crowd of supportive commoners, as she rallies her soldiers to continue their resistance. Despite her gender and noble status, Maria Pacheco proved to be a capable and determined leader during this tumultuous period in Castilian history. Her leadership was instrumental in the peaceful surrender of the city six months later, an arrangement that allowed the communeros to maintain some of their rights and privileges. The engraving captures the spirit of the rebellion, with soldiers and commoners united in their support of Maria Pacheco and their quest for autonomy from the crown. The image is a testament to the courage and resilience of the people during this time of insurrection and uprising, and the enduring legacy of Maria Pacheco as a symbol of Castilian resistance.
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