José Gabriel Condorcanqui

José Gabriel Condorcanqui, commonly known as Túpac Amaru II, was an indigenous leader in colonial Peru who is best known for his role in leading a major indigenous uprising against Spanish colonial rule in 1780. Before his revolt, he worked as an arriero, transporting goods such as sugar and textiles along trade routes between Cusco and Potosí. His legacy is significant in the history of indigenous resistance in Latin America.