About Luis de la Cruz
Lived 1768 – 1828 (aged 60). Luis de la Cruz was a Chilean and Spanish politician and military personnel.
Luis De la Cruz y Goyeneche (Concepción, Reino de Chile, 25 August 1768 –† Santiago de Chile, 1828) was a Chilean politician and military, son of Pablo De la Cruz and Antonia de Goyeneche y Lope de Lara. His father was born in Tabernas (Spain) in 1714 and was a military who came to Chile in 1740.
He married Josefa Prieto and their son (of five) José María de la Cruz Prieto would also have an important military career.
In 1806 he found and explored the shortest way from Concepción, Chile to Buenos Aires.
He began later his military career during the Chilean War of Independence and participated in several battles and he replaced Bernardo O'Higgins in some occasions.
Ruring the Reconquista, the re-occupation of Chile by the royalist Spanish forces 1814-17, he was held prisoner in the Juan Fernández Islands and freed in 1817 after the Battle of Chacabuco.
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Who was Luis de la Cruz?
Chilean politician and general
When was Luis de la Cruz born?
Luis de la Cruz was born on 25 August 1768 in Concepción.
When did Luis de la Cruz die?
Luis de la Cruz died on 9 October 1828 in Rancagua.
What was Luis de la Cruz's occupation?
Luis de la Cruz was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Luis de la Cruz?
Luis de la Cruz was Chilean and Spanish.
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· DBpedia: Luis de la Cruz (politician)
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