Eufemio Zapata


Eufemio Zapata Salazar (1873, Ciudad Ayala - June 18, 1917, Cuautla, Morelos) was a participant in the Mexican Revolution and the brother of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata.[1] He was known as a womanizer, a macho man, and a very heavy drinker.[2][3]

Eufemio Zapata Salazar
Photo of Eufemio (left) and his famed brother Emiliano (right)
Born1873
Ciudad Ayala
DiedJune 18, 1917
Cuautla, Morelos
NationalityMexican
Occupationparticipant of the Mexican Revolution

He was killed by Sidronio "el Loco" Camacho, one of Zapata's commanders, because Eufemio had become drunk and in this state, for no particular reason, proceeded to beat and insult Camacho's father. Camacho tracked Eufemio down in Cuautla and shot Eufemio in the abdomen.[4]

Realizing he was about to die, it is said that Eufemio asked the man to end his suffering and give him a quick death. To this Camacho replied:

"You have made many people suffer a great deal. Live a little longer, so that you also will learn what it is to suffer."

He then took Eufemio upon his horse, and threw him face-first on an anthill. Camacho, knowing Emiliano would want revenge, joined Zapata's enemies for safety.

References
  1. "Emiliano and Eufemio Zapata with their Wives". The Art Institute of Chicago. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
  2. "Eufemio Zapata 1873-1917". www.emersonkent.com. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
  3. Brunk, Samuel (1995). Emiliano Zapata: Revolution & Betrayal in Mexico. UNM Press. ISBN 9780826316202.
  4. "El 18 de junio de 1917, a traición mataron al general Eufemio Zapata". Relatos e Historias en México (in Spanish). 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2019-11-18.

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