Francisco Copons y Navia

Francisco Copons y Navia, 1st Count of Tarifa (21 July 1764 – 18 September 1842) was a Spanish soldier, active during the War of the Pyrenees and the Peninsular War. He was appointed captain general of Catalonia in 1812 and promoted to lieutenant general in 1814.

He took part in the occupation of French Cerdagne under General Cuesta, where he was seriously wounded and rewarded for his action by being promoted to lieutenant colonel.

Serving initially under Eguía, Copons was given command of the 7th Infantry Division at Ocaña, under Areizaga, where the Spanish army was routed by Marshal Soult.

Making his way down to Cádiz, Copons and the remainder of his division were incorporated under the Duke of Alburquerque's command, and Copons was appointed commander of the troops stationed at Cádiz.

In August 1822, Copons was appointed Captain general of New Castile, but he resigned less than a month later.