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Pedro Sarsfield

lieutenant generalSpain2 battles2 wars

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1781 – 1837

17901800181018201830Peninsular War · 1808-1814First Carlist War · 1833-1840Battle of Pla — January 15, 1811 · Kingdom of Spain · Peninsular WarBattle of Oriamendi — March 16, 1837 · Liberal · First Carlist War

Active service 1811–1837 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 30.

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Pedro Sarsfield y Waters, 1st Count Sarsfield (1781–1837), was a Spanish general of Irish descent. He is considered one of the best Spanish tacticians among his generation.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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