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Anacleto Medina
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Personal details
Born 1788
Colonia, Uruguay
Died July 17, 1871
Manantiales de San Juan, Colonia, Uruguay
Occupation army
caudillo
revolutionary
politician
Profession military man
Military service
Allegiance Flag of Artigas.svg Ejército Federal
Flag of Unitarian Party (Navy).svg Unitarian Army
Flag of Colorado Party (Uruguay).svg Ejército Colorado
Flag of the National Party (Uruguay).svg Ejército Blanco
Years of service 1820-1871
Rank Brigadier General
Battles/wars Battle of Cepeda
Martín Rodríguez campaigns
Battle of Camacuá
Battle of Ituzaingó
Battle of the Vizcacheras
Battle of Carpintería
Battle of Cagancha
Battle of Caaguazú
Battle of Arroyo Grande
Battle of Caseros
Battle of Sauce
Battle of Paso Severino
Battle of Manantiales

Anacleto Medina (born in 1788 – died on July 17, 1871) was an important military leader and politician from Uruguay. He was also known as a caudillo, which means a strong local leader. He took part in several big wars in the region.

These wars included the Cisplatine War (also called the Brazilian War), the Argentine Civil War, and the Uruguayan Civil War (known as the Guerra Grande). He fought for different groups during these conflicts. He served in the Federal Army and the Unitary Army in Argentina. In Uruguay, he fought for both the Colorados and Blancos armies.

Early Life and Family

Anacleto Medina was born in a place called Las Víboras, in the Colonia Department of Uruguay. His father, Luis Bernardo Medina, was from Santiago del Estero, Argentina. His mother, Petrona Biera, came from a local family in Uruguay.

Military Career and Key Leaders

Anacleto Medina had a long military career. He served under many important military leaders of his time. These leaders included Francisco Ramírez, Juan Lavalle, Fructuoso Rivera, Justo José de Urquiza, and Ricardo López Jordán.

He was involved in many significant battles throughout his life. Some of these battles were the Battle of Cepeda in 1820, the Battle of Ituzaingó, and the Battle of Caseros. He fought in these battles from 1820 until his death in 1871.

Later Years and Death

Anacleto Medina continued to be a key figure in the region's conflicts. He died on July 17, 1871, after the defeat at the Battle of Manantiales. This battle took place in Manantiales de San Juan, Colonia, Uruguay.

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