The Conspiracy of the Three Antonios

The conspiracy of the three antonios was, in fact, so radical that it is often plucked out and cited as a precursor to spanish american independence. But it went nowhere. The plot was uncovered on january first, 17 81. Two french antonios were sent back to spain for prosecution, but died enroute. Meanwhile, jose antonio de rojas spent some time in a spanish prison before returning home to santiago,. just in time to play a critical roll in the first dissolution of crown authority there in 18 ten.