Clara del Rey
Heroine of the Spanish war of independence
About Clara del Rey
Lived 1765 – 1808 (aged 42). Clara del Rey was a Spanish.
Clara del Rey Calvo (1765 - 1808) was a Spanish woman involved in war. She was married to a soldier, Manuel González Blanco, and participated with her husband in the street fight battle of the Dos de Mayo Uprising in Madrid, where she was killed. Her two children were awarded a medal for her act. A street in Madrid is also named for her.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Clara del Rey?
heroine of the Spanish war of independence
When was Clara del Rey born?
Clara del Rey was born on 11 August 1765 in Villalón de Campos.
When did Clara del Rey die?
Clara del Rey died on 2 May 1808 in Hospital of Our Lady of Conception and Good Bliss.
What nationality was Clara del Rey?
Clara del Rey was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Clara del Rey Calvo
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clara del Rey. https://biography.guide/clara-del-rey/
MLA: "Clara del Rey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/clara-del-rey/.
Chicago: "Clara del Rey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/clara-del-rey/.
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