About José de la Cruz Salvo
Lived 1842 – 1917 (aged 74–75). José de la Cruz Salvo was a Chilean military personnel and lawyer.
Juan José de la Cruz Salvo y Poblete (Santiago; 1842 — 1917) was a Chilean soldier who fought in the War of the Pacific as a Sergeant major. He is best known for being the envoy sent by the Chilean Army to the headquarters of Francisco Bolognesi's garrison in Arica to request his surrender after the allied defeat at the Battle of Tacna, to which Bolognesi replied by saying he would "fight until the last cartridge is spent" .
Painting
A painting by Peruvian painter Juan Lepiani illustrates the meeting between Salvo and Bolognesi.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in José de la Cruz Salvo's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped José de la Cruz Salvo's
Frequently asked questions
Who was José de la Cruz Salvo?
Chilean soldier
When was José de la Cruz Salvo born?
José de la Cruz Salvo was born in 1842 in Santiago, Lampa.
When did José de la Cruz Salvo die?
José de la Cruz Salvo died in 1917 in Santiago.
What was José de la Cruz Salvo's occupation?
José de la Cruz Salvo was a military personnel and lawyer.
What nationality was José de la Cruz Salvo?
José de la Cruz Salvo was Chilean.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: José de la Cruz Salvo
· DBpedia: Juan de la Cruz Salvo
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José de la Cruz Salvo. https://biography.guide/jose-de-la-cruz-salvo/
MLA: "José de la Cruz Salvo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-de-la-cruz-salvo/.
Chicago: "José de la Cruz Salvo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-de-la-cruz-salvo/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC