Diego de Ocampo

Mountain in the Cordillera Septentrional in Dominican Republic
Diego de Ocampo is located in the Dominican Republic
Diego de Ocampo
Diego de Ocampo
CountryDominican RepublicRange coordinates19°34′48″N 70°44′42″W / 19.580°N 70.745°W / 19.580; -70.745

The Diego de Ocampo is the highest point in the Cordillera Septentrional in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic.

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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