Miguel de la Torre
Spanish general and governor of Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Miguel de la Torre y Pando, conde de Torrepando (13 December 1786, in Bernales – 1843, in Madrid) was a Spanish General, Governor and Captain General, who served in Spain, Venezuela, Colombia and Puerto Rico during the Spanish American wars of independence and afterwards.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de la Torre and the second or maternal family name is Pando.
Quick Facts 96th Governor of Puerto Rico, Captain General of Venezuela ...
Miguel de la Torre y Pando | |
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96th Governor of Puerto Rico | |
In office 17 January 1822 – 1837 | |
Captain General of Venezuela | |
In office 1820–1822 | |
Preceded by | Pablo Morillo |
Succeeded by | Francisco Tomás Morales |
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Born | 13 December 1786 Bernales, Basque Country, Spain |
Died | 1843 (aged c. 56) Madrid, Spain |
Profession | General, Governor-General of Puerto Rico |
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Allegiance | Kingdom of Spain |
Branch/service | Spanish Army |
Rank | General |
Commands | Expeditionary Army of Costa Firme, La Victoria Infantry Regiment |
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