COMMANDER // 1796–1831
Luis Urdaneta
Lifespan
1796 – 1831
Active service 1820 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 24.
Profile
Luis Urdaneta Farías was a Venezuelan soldier and revolutionary who participated in several military campaigns of the Spanish American Wars of Independence. Initially part of the troops loyal to the Spanish Empire, he switched sides during the conflict. He participated and played a leading role in the independence of Guayaquil. He fought in several battles under the command of Marshal Antonio José de Sucre in the Southern Campaign and in the Gran Colombia–Peru War. He insurrectioned against Juan José Flores' attempted separation of the Southern District from Gran Colombia.
Battles (2)
1820
Battle of Camino RealEcuadorian War of Independence · Free Province of Guayaquil
1820
First Battle of Huachi GrandeEcuadorian War of Independence · Free Province of Guayaquil