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COMMANDER // 1764–1812

Juan José Castelli

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Lifespan

1764 – 1812

17701780179018001810Spanish American wars of independence · 1808-1833Bolivian War of Independence · 1809-1825Battle of Suipacha — November 7, 1810 · Provinces of the Río de la Plata · Spanish American wars of independenceBattle of Huaqui — June 20, 1811 · Provinces of the Río de la Plata · Bolivian War of Independence

Active service 1810–1811 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 46.

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Juan José Castelli was an Argentine lawyer who was one of the leaders of the May Revolution, which led to the Argentine War of Independence. He led an ill-fated military campaign in Upper Peru. He was in terms of free trade influenced by his cousin Manuel Belgrano.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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