Early Life Antonio Maceo was born in June 14, 1845in a city in Cuba called Santiago de Cuba. He lived in a ranch with his father and mother. Antonio is the first born out of his nine brothers and sister. In the year of 1847 Antonio’s first sister is born, Maria Baldomera. At the age of nineteen Antonio joins the Masonic Lodge of Santiago de Cuba. At the age of 21, Antonio marries a woman called Maria Magdalena. In November they have their first child called Maria de la Caridad Maceo.
War Life Antonio Maceo was encouraged by his parents to pursue his interest in political issues. A couple of weeks later on October 25, 1868 him and his brothers joined the war of independence. In the matter of five months Antonio was promoted to commander. Within weeks of being commander he was promoted to Lieutenant of …show more content…
The United states greet them with racial insults and comments to his family and friends. In September they both visit Key West were they are welcomed kindly. In there the directors of El Yara final meet Maceo. He also discovers that one of his brothers Raphael died in a Spanish Prison. Also the escape of his brother Jose Maceo. Maceo and Gomez are now traveling to New York on a ship called Lamparas. In New York they hold meetings at a hotel called Madame Griffon. This is the first time that Antonio Maceo and Jose Marti meet close up in person. Marti does not trust Gomez like he does to Maceo. Later Antonio goes to Veracruz, Mexico to gather money for the revolution. In this case he cannot make an understanding with the Mexican government and does not gather the money. On January fifth Antonio and Gomez see their families again in New Orleans. A man named Hernandez bus weapons for the war. He also alerts Antonio that there is a warship patrolling the waters. Also to be aware of enemy spies in the area. On July first Maceo’s wife travels with the Gomez family to Jamaica were Antonio will later