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José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana

1809 – 1895

Spanish noble

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Lived 1809 – 1895 (aged 86). José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana was a Spanish politician, military personnel and minister.

José Gutiérrez de la Concha e Irigoyen, 1st Marquis of Havana, 1st Viscount of Cuba, Grandee of Spain (Córdoba, Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, 4 June 1809 – Madrid, Spain, 5 November 1895) was a Spanish noble, general, and politician who served three times as Captain General of Cuba and once as the Prime Minister of Spain.

He was born in Córdoba, then part of the Viceroyalty of River Plate in the Spanish Empire.

In 1851, while in command in Cuba, he defeated the Lopez Expedition, a filibustering attempt to seize the island.

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Important facts

Born

4 June 1809, Córdoba

Birth century

19th century

Died

5 November 1895, Madrid

Occupation

Politician, military personnel, minister

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Governor and Captain General of Cuba, Member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II, Senator of the Kingdom, Overseas minister

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece; Order of Saint Ferdinand; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Order of Santiago; Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana?

Spanish noble (1809-1895)

When was José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana born?

José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana was born on 4 June 1809 in Córdoba.

When did José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana die?

José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana died on 5 November 1895 in Madrid.

What was José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana's occupation?

José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana was a politician, military personnel and minister.

What nationality was José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana?

José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana

· Wikidata: Q1350692

· DBpedia: José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana

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