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COMMANDER // 1768–1836

Joseph O'Donnell

captain generalSpain2 battles1 war

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1768 – 1836

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Active service 1811–1812 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 43.

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Joseph O'Donnell D'Anhetan or José O'Donnell y Anhetan (1768–1836) was an Irish-Spanish general who commanded troops from the Kingdom of Spain against Imperial France during the Peninsular War.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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