Diego de Ocampo
Diego de Ocampo | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | 1250 m |
Geography | |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Range coordinates | 19°34′48″N 70°44′42″W / 19.580°N 70.745°W |
The Diego de Ocampo is the highest point in the Cordillera Septentrional in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic.
Etymology[edit]
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.