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COMMANDER // 1793–1879

Baldomero Espartero

Captain general of the ArmySpain3 battles1 war

Lifespan

1793 – 1879

1800182518501875First Carlist War · 1833-1840Battle of Arlabán — January 16, 1836 · Liberals ( Isabelinos or Cristinos ) · First Carlist WarBattle of Luchana — December 23, 1836 · Liberals ( Isabelinos or Cristinos ) · First Carlist WarBattle of Oriamendi — March 16, 1837 · Liberal · First Carlist War

Active service 1836–1837 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 43.

Profile

Baldomero Fernández-Espartero y Álvarez de Toro was a Spanish captain general and statesman. He served as the Regent of the Realm, three times as Prime Minister and briefly as President of the Congress of Deputies. Throughout his life, he was endowed with a long list of titles such as Prince of Vergara, Duke of la Victoria, Count of Luchana, Viscount of Banderas and was also styled as "the Peacemaker".

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Battles (3)

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