About Juan García y Margallo
Lived 1839 – 1893 (aged 54). Juan García y Margallo was a Spanish military personnel.
Illustration of the death of García Margallo in Le Petit Journal, 13 November 1893.
Juan García y Margallo (12 July 1839 – 28 October 1893) was a Spanish governor of Melilla (1891–93) and general who was defeated and killed during the Rif War, which is also called the Margallo War after him. He is the great-grandfather of Spanish diplomat and former Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel García-Margallo.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Juan García y Margallo?
Spanish general and governor (1839–1893)
When was Juan García y Margallo born?
Juan García y Margallo was born on 12 July 1839 in Montánchez.
When did Juan García y Margallo die?
Juan García y Margallo died on 28 October 1893 in Fuerte de Cabrerizas Altas.
What was Juan García y Margallo's occupation?
Juan García y Margallo was a military personnel.
What nationality was Juan García y Margallo?
Juan García y Margallo was Spanish.
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