Pedro Camejo information

Pedro Felipe Camejo
Pedro Felipe Camejo
Nickname(s)	Negro Primero
Born	March 30, 1790; San Juan de Payara, Captaincy General of Venezuela, Spanish Empire
Died	June 24, 1821 (aged 31); Tocuyito, Gran Colombia
Allegiance	Gran Colombia
Years of service	1809 - 1821
Rank	Lieutenant
Battles/wars	Venezuelan War of Independence Battle of Las Queseras del Medio Battle of Carabobo
Awards	Order of the Liberators

Pedro Camejo, also known as Negro Primero ("The First Black"), was a Venezuelan soldier that fought with the Royal Army and later with the Independence Army during the Venezuelan War of Independence, reaching the rank of lieutenant. The nickname Negro Primero was inspired by his bravery and skill in handling spears, and because he was always in the first line of attack on the battlefield. It is also attributed to his having been the only black officer in the army of Simón Bolívar.

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