Antonio Caballero y Fernández de Rodas facts for kids
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Antonio Caballero y Fernández de Rodas
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| Captain General of Cuba | |
| In office June 28, 1869 – 1870 |
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| Monarch | Amadeo I |
| Prime Minister | Juan Prim |
| Preceded by | Felipe Ginovés del Espinar |
| Succeeded by | Blas Villate |
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| Born | 1816 Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 1876 (aged 60) Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain |
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| Allegiance |  Spain |
| Branch |  Spanish Army |
| Years of service | 1833 — 1868 |
| Battles/wars | First Carlist War Hispano-Moroccan War Spanish Glorious Revolution Ten Years' War Third Carlist War |
Antonio Caballero y Fernández de Rodas was an important Spanish general in the 1800s. He is known for his role in the Ten Years' War in Cuba and the Spanish Glorious Revolution. This revolution changed who ruled Spain.
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Early Military Career
Antonio Caballero started his military career in the First Carlist War. This was a civil war in Spain. His skills quickly caught the attention of his leaders.
In 1854, he joined a political movement called the Vicalvarada. This movement helped bring about changes in the Spanish government. He then became part of the Liberal Union, a political party.
Later, he was promoted to brigadier. This is a high rank in the army. He fought in the Hispano-Moroccan War between Spain and Morocco. In 1861, he helped stop a rebellion in a place called Loja.
After the war in Morocco, he returned to Madrid. He had a disagreement with another important person, which led to a duel. Because of this, he was sent away to the Canary Islands. Other important generals, like Francisco Serrano, were also sent there.
The Glorious Revolution
While in exile in the Canary Islands, General Caballero and other generals planned their return. In September 1868, they came back to Spain. Their goal was to join the Glorious Revolution. This revolution aimed to remove Queen Isabel II from power.
General Caballero was one of the people who signed the Cádiz Manifesto in September 1868. This document announced the goals of the revolution. He also played a key role in the Battle of Alcolea. This was a major battle that helped the revolution succeed. He led a division of soldiers and helped them win. Because of his bravery and success, he was promoted to lieutenant general.
Serving in Cuba
After the revolution, Antonio Caballero became the director general of the Infantry. In July 1869, he was given a very important job: Captain General of Cuba. At that time, Cuba was a Spanish colony. The first independence uprising had just started there.
He traveled to Cuba with a mission. He was told to bring peace to the island. He also had to stop corruption in the government there. However, he only stayed in Cuba for about a year before returning to Spain.
Later Life and Death
In 1872, General Caballero was chosen to be a senator. He represented the provinces of Almería and Córdoba in the Spanish government.
In 1873, he took part in the Third Carlist War. On April 23, he joined Generals Serrano and Topete. They tried to prevent a federal republic from being declared. Their efforts did not succeed. General Caballero had to try and escape in disguise. He was caught in Torrelodones. Luckily, he was released thanks to a special pass from Estanislao Figueras, a political leader.
Antonio Caballero y Fernández de Rodas passed away in Madrid in 1876, at the age of 60.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Caballero y Fernández de Rodas para niños
