Tomás Zeraín
Spanish military officer
About Tomás Zeraín
Tomás Zeraín (1750–1831) was a Spanish military commander.
Early career Zeraín enlisted as a cadet in the Brigade of Royal Carabiniers in 1768, transferring to the Algarve Cavalry Regiment in 1773. He returned to the Royal Carabiniers as a standard bearer in 1776, and by 1789 had been promoted to colonel.
Peninsular War
After seeing action at Alcolea, he was promoted to field marshal in 1808. and from there to Ayamonte, he handed over his command to Copons.
He was then appointed interim governor of Mahón, until General Grimarest arrived to take up his command there in September 1811.
Post-war career He was promoted to lieutenant general in 1829.
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Who was Tomás Zeraín?
Spanish military officer
When did Tomás Zeraín die?
Tomás Zeraín died in 1831.
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