Ramón Lista
Ramón Lista | |
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Ramón Lista | |
| Born | 13 September 1856 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 23 November 1897 (aged 41) Orán, Salta, Argentina |
| Cause of death | Murder |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Occupation(s) | Soldier, explorer |
| Known for | Selkʼnam Genocide |
Ramón Lista (13 September 1856 – 23 November 1897) was an Argentinian soldier and explorer. He was the second governor of the Territorio Nacional de Santa Cruz, precursor of Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. He played a key role in the Selkʼnam genocide in Tierra del Fuego. Later he identified with the indigenous people of Patagonia, and went to live with them until he was recalled to Buenos Aires. Lista wrote a number of books on the people and places he had found.