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COMMANDER // 1741–1811

Gregorio de la Cuesta

Captain general of the ArmySpain4 battles1 war

Lifespan

1741 – 1811

1750176017701780179018001810Peninsular War · 1808-1814Battle of Cabezón — June 12, 1808 · Spain · Peninsular WarBattle of Medina de Rioseco — July 14, 1808 · Spain · Peninsular WarBattle of Medellín — March 28, 1809 · Spain · Peninsular WarBattle of Talavera — July 27, 1809 · United Kingdom · Peninsular War

Active service 1808–1809 — 4 battles across 1 war; first command at age 67.

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Gregorio García de la Cuesta y Fernández de Celis was a Spanish army officer and commander of Spain's forces at the beginning of the Peninsular War.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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