About Antonio F. Díaz
Lived 1789 – 1869 (aged 80). Antonio F. Díaz was a Spanish politician, journalist, writer, autobiographer and military personnel.
Antonio Felipe Díaz (1789–1869) was a Uruguayan general and politician, who participated in the Argentine War of Independence and the Guerra Grande in the Banda Oriental. He was also a writer and journalist, author of several newspapers, including El Correo Nacional and El Defensor de la Independencia Americana.
He briefly served as a cabinet minister during the presidency of Manuel Oribe in 1838, during his term as president of the Cerrito Government, serving as Minister of Finance and of War and the Navy of Uruguay.
Born in La Coruña, Spain, as the son of Domingo Díaz de Castañón and Manuela Hernández de Miera, he belonged to a distinguished Spanish family established in Buenos Aires and Montevideo. He was married to María Dionisia Gómez Soriano, daughter of José Gómez Soriano and Cayetana Tadea Torres.
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Who was Antonio F. Díaz?
Spanish politician, journalist and writer (1789-1869)
When was Antonio F. Díaz born?
Antonio F. Díaz was born on 26 March 1789 in A Coruña, Spain.
When did Antonio F. Díaz die?
Antonio F. Díaz died on 12 September 1869 in Montevideo.
What was Antonio F. Díaz's occupation?
Antonio F. Díaz was a politician, journalist, writer, autobiographer and military personnel.
What nationality was Antonio F. Díaz?
Antonio F. Díaz was Spanish.
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