Santiago Avendaño

Santiago Avendaño (July 25, 1834 – September 24, 1874) was an Argentine intermediary, interpreter, and secretary to Cacique Cipriano Catriel. Born to white parents, he was captured as a child by Ranquel people and lived among them for over seven years. After regaining his freedom, he spent his life as a mediator between indigenous groups and the Argentine government, a role that ultimately led to his violent death at the hands of indigenous warriors during a period of political upheaval.