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1992 Galvarino
Asteroid (1992) Galvarino was discovered on July 18, 1968 revenge. He continued to fight the conquerors until re-
by Carlos Torres and S. Cofre at Cerro El Roble. It received captured and condemned to the gallows. (M 5358)
the provisional designation 1968 OD OD. Source: Schmadel, Lutz: Dictionary of Minor Planet
Named for Galvarino, the heroic Araucanian chief[1] Names
condemned by the Spanish soldiers to have his hands cut
off and then to be freed as a living lesson to other Indians.
Since his request for death was not granted, he promised
References
[1] Galvarino (Archived 2009-10-21)
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