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Camilo Carrillo

1830 – 1901

Peruvian politician, sailor and military personnel

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Lived 1830 – 1901 (aged 70). Camilo Carrillo was a Peruvian politician and naval officer.

Camilo Nicanor Carrillo Martínez (15 December 1830 – 7 May 1901) was a Peruvian Navy officer and politician. He served in the Peruvian blockade of Bolivia in 1853 and commanded the Loa in the 1866 Battle of Callao during the Chincha Islands War with Spain. He served as minister of finance and commerce in 1870-71 and in 1873-74 before being elected to the Chamber of Deputies, of which he served as president from 1878. Carrillo returned to naval command during the War of the Pacific before becoming minister of war and the navy, serving in 1880 and 1899.

Early life and naval career Camilo Nicanor Carrillo Martínez was born in Paita on 15 December 1830. His father, of the same name, was a colonel in the cavalry of the Peruvian Army who joined the 1835 rebellion of Felipe Santiago Salaverry against president Luis José de Orbegoso. Salaverry was defeated by a Bolivian army, sent with the agreement of Orbegoso and the senior Carrillo was executed in 1836.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
National University of San Marcos, Real Convictorio de San Carlos
Positions held
Minister of the Interior of Peru
Also known as
Camilo Carrillo Martinez

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Camilo Carrillo?

Peruvian politician, sailor and military personnel (1830-1901)

When was Camilo Carrillo born?

Camilo Carrillo was born on 15 December 1830 in Paita.

When did Camilo Carrillo die?

Camilo Carrillo died on 7 May 1901 in Lima.

What was Camilo Carrillo's occupation?

Camilo Carrillo was a politician and naval officer.

What nationality was Camilo Carrillo?

Camilo Carrillo was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Camilo Carrillo

· Wikidata: Q5742084

· DBpedia: Camilo Carrillo

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