Anacleto Medina facts for kids
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Anacleto Medina
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| Born | 1788 Colonia, Uruguay |
| Died | July 17, 1871 Manantiales de San Juan, Colonia, Uruguay |
| Occupation | army caudillo revolutionary politician |
| Profession | military man |
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| Allegiance |  Ejército Federal.svg){kind=small} Unitarian Army.svg){kind=small} Ejército Colorado.svg){kind=small} 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.
See also
In Spanish: Anacleto Medina para niños
