Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia
Spanish army officer
About Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia
Lived 1771 – 1808 (aged 37). Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia was a Spanish field marshal.
Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia (23 April 1771 – 11 November 1808) was a Spanish military commander killed in action at the beginning of the Peninsular War.
Early career Having enlisted as a cadet in the Royal Guard, he was promoted to Fusilier alférez in 1793, Grenadier alférez in 1794 and Fusilier first lieutenant in 1801.
Peninsular War
Stationed at Oviedo in 1803, he was promoted to field marshal following the outbreak of the Peninsular War in 1808. when Acevedo and Valdés, the other brigadier, were both seriously wounded and Quirós was killed.
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Who was Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia?
Spanish army officer (1771–1808)
When was Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia born?
Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia was born on 23 April 1771 in Oviedo.
When did Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia die?
Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia died on 11 November 1808 in Espinosa de los Monteros.
What was Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia's occupation?
Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia was a field marshal.
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Gregorio Bernaldo de Quirós y Navia was Spanish.
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