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Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón

1766 – 1822

Spanish general

Soldier Military personnel Colonial administrator

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About Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón

Lived 1766 – 1822 (aged 55–56). Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón was a Spanish soldier, military personnel and colonial administrator.

Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón y Achet (1766–1822) was a Spanish military commander and colonial administrator.

Early career He saw action during the War of the Pyrenees, both in Rosellón and in Cataluña. Wounded three times, he was promoted to lieutenant in 1875.

He then participated in the War of the Oranges. Grimarest was reprimanded for his defeat at Lerín.

Mourgeón managed to escape from France and made his way to Cádiz, where he was rewarded with the promotion to brigadier in July 1810 and seeing action that year at Moguer (August 1810). and at Albuera (May 1811), after which he was promoted to field marshal.

He died in Quito in April 1822.

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Important facts

Born

1766, Seville

Birth century

18th century

Died

1822, Quito

Occupation

Soldier, military personnel, colonial administrator

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

President of the Real Audiencia of Quito, Viceroy of New Granada

Awards

Order of Saint Ferdinand; Order of Saint Hermenegild

Also known as

Juan de la Cruz Mourgeon

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón?

Spanish general

When was Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón born?

Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón was born in 1766 in Seville.

When did Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón die?

Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón died in 1822 in Quito.

What was Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón's occupation?

Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón was a soldier, military personnel and colonial administrator.

What nationality was Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón?

Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón

· Wikidata: Q3810947

· DBpedia: Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan de la Cruz Mourgeón. https://biography.guide/juan-de-la-cruz-mourgeon/

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