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Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque

1751 – 1824

Spanish military personnel

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About Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque

Lived 1751 – 1824 (aged 72). Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque was a Spanish military personnel and politician.

Diego Vicente Cañas Portocarrero, 7th Duke Del Parque, also known as Vicente María de Cañas y Portocarrero

In April 1809, he was appointed Captain-general of Old Castile and given the command of the Army of the Left, with which he fought at Tamames (October 1809),

In October 1809, the British ambassador to Spain, Richard Wellesley, tried to get Martín de Garay, secretary to the Supreme Central Junta and the person in charge of that body's international relations, to dismiss the Duke.

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Important facts

Born

24 May 1751, Valladolid

Birth century

18th century

Died

12 March 1824, Cádiz

Occupation

Military personnel, politician

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Spanish ambassador to the Russian Empire

Awards

Order of Charles III; Order of Saint Ferdinand

People in Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Richard Wellesley

1787 – 1831

Politician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque?

Spanish military personnel (1751-1824)

When was Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque born?

Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque was born on 24 May 1751 in Valladolid.

When did Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque die?

Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque died on 12 March 1824 in Cádiz.

What was Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque's occupation?

Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque was a military personnel and politician.

What nationality was Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque?

Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diego de Cañas y Portocarrero, Duke del Parque

· Wikidata: Q5274860

· DBpedia: Diego Vicente Cañas Portocarrero, 7th Duke del Parque

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