About José Antonio Melián
Lived 1784 – 1857 (aged 73). José Antonio Melián was an Argentine military personnel.
José Antonio Melián (19 March 1784 – 1 December 1857) was an Argentine colonel. He fought against the British Invasions of the Río de la Plata, and fought alongside José de San Martín in the Argentine War of Independence.
He was born in Buenos Aires, the son of Tomás Antonio Melián y Betancourt and María Josefa Correa y Lescano, belonging to a noble family of Sevillian and Creole origin. He was married in Santiago to Carmen Ureta, the daughter of Santiago de Ureta and Mercedes de la Banda, belonging to a distinguished Chilean family.
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Who was José Antonio Melián?
Argentine colonel
When was José Antonio Melián born?
José Antonio Melián was born on 19 March 1784 in Buenos Aires.
When did José Antonio Melián die?
José Antonio Melián died on 1 December 1857 in Buenos Aires.
What was José Antonio Melián's occupation?
José Antonio Melián was a military personnel.
What nationality was José Antonio Melián?
José Antonio Melián was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Antonio Melián. https://biography.guide/jose-antonio-melian/
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