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Fernando Cotoner y Chacón

1817 – 1888

Spanish politician and military personnel

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About Fernando Cotoner y Chacón

Lived 1817 – 1888 (aged 71). Fernando Cotoner y Chacón was a Spanish politician and military personnel.

Fernando Cotoner y Chacón (1817-1888), 1st marqués de la Cenia, Lieutenant at the Carlist Wars, Governor of Puerto Rico, interim Minister of War and Director general of the Civil Guard. Captain General of the Balearic Islands. Senator for life for the Balearic Islands.

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Important facts

Born

17 January 1817, Palma

Birth century

19th century

Died

16 June 1888, Barcelona

Occupation

Politician, military personnel

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Member of the Congress of Deputies, Senator of the Kingdom, Spanish governor of Puerto Rico, Captain General of Catalonia

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Order of Calatrava; Order of Saint Ferdinand; Order of Saint Hermenegild; Order of Isabella the Catholic‎; Grandee; Marquisate of la Cenia

Also known as

Fernando Cotoner y Chacon

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fernando Cotoner y Chacón?

Spanish politician and military personnel (1817-1888)

When was Fernando Cotoner y Chacón born?

Fernando Cotoner y Chacón was born on 17 January 1817 in Palma.

When did Fernando Cotoner y Chacón die?

Fernando Cotoner y Chacón died on 16 June 1888 in Barcelona.

What was Fernando Cotoner y Chacón's occupation?

Fernando Cotoner y Chacón was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Fernando Cotoner y Chacón?

Fernando Cotoner y Chacón was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fernando Cotoner y Chacón

· Wikidata: Q5859438

· DBpedia: Fernando Cotoner y Chacón

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando Cotoner y Chacón. https://biography.guide/fernando-cotoner-y-chacon/

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