Agustín de Cepeda y Ahumada (1527–1591) was a Spanish captain and brother of Saint Teresa of Avila. He was born in Gotarrendura, Ávila and became an active and energetic soldier. He fought in Chile against the Mapuche and earned fame when in 1566 he was entrusted with the defense of the Plaza of Cañete with only limited resources.
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1527 Gotarrendura, Ávila
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1591 (aged 63)
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