Antonio F. Díaz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids General Antonio Felipe Díaz
Minister of Finance and of War and the Navy of the Gobierno del Cerrito
In office 1843–1851
President	Manuel Oribe
Minister of Finance and of War and the Navy of Uruguay
In office 1838–1838
President	Manuel Oribe
Preceded by	?
Succeeded by	?
Personal details
Born	Antonio Felipe Díaz de Castañon y Hernández March 26, 1789 A Coruña, Spain
Died	September 12, 1869 Montevideo, Uruguay
Political party	Partido Nacional
Spouse	María Dionisia Gómez Soriano
Relatives	Eduardo Acevedo Díaz (grandson)
Occupation	army politician writer journalist
Profession	military man
Military service
Allegiance	Spain — until 1810 United Provinces of the River Plate Estado Oriental del Uruguay (1828-1838) Argentine Confederation (1838-1843) Cerrito Government (1843-1851) Uruguayan Republic
Years of service	(1807-1865)
Battles/wars	British invasions of the River Plate Battle of Las Piedras Cisplatine War Great Siege of Montevideo

Antonio Felipe Díaz (1789–1869) was an important figure in Uruguay's history. He was a general, a politician, a writer, and a journalist. He took part in major wars that helped shape the region. He also wrote for newspapers like El Correo Nacional.

He briefly served as a government minister in 1838. This was during the time Manuel Oribe was president. Antonio Díaz was the Minister of Finance and of War and the Navy for Uruguay.

Early Life

Antonio Felipe Díaz was born on March 26, 1789, in A Coruña, Spain. His full name was Antonio Felipe Díaz de Castañon y Hernández. His parents were Domingo Díaz de Castañón and Manuela Hernández de Miera.

His family was well-known in Spain. They later moved and settled in cities like Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Antonio Díaz married María Dionisia Gómez Soriano. Her parents were José Gómez Soriano and Cayetana Tadea Torres.

A Military Leader

Antonio Díaz had a long career in the military, serving from 1807 to 1865. He was a general and fought in many important conflicts. These wars helped shape the independence of countries in South America.

He participated in the Argentine War of Independence. This war was about Argentina gaining freedom from Spain. He also fought in the Guerra Grande, which means "Great War." This was a long and complex conflict in the region of Uruguay.

Important Battles

Antonio Díaz was involved in several key battles:

• The British invasions of the River Plate: These were attempts by the British to take control of parts of South America.
• The Battle of Las Piedras: This was a major victory for the independence movement in Uruguay.
• The Cisplatine War: This war was fought between the United Provinces of the River Plate (which included Argentina) and the Empire of Brazil. It led to Uruguay becoming an independent nation.
• The Great Siege of Montevideo: This was a very long siege during the Guerra Grande.

A Politician and Minister

Besides his military work, Antonio Díaz was also active in politics. He was a member of the Partido Nacional. This is one of the main political parties in Uruguay.

He served as a cabinet minister under President Manuel Oribe. From 1843 to 1851, he was a minister for the Gobierno del Cerrito. This was a government that existed during the Guerra Grande. He held the roles of Minister of Finance and of War and the Navy.

A Writer and Journalist

Antonio Díaz was not just a soldier and politician. He was also a talented writer and journalist. He used his writing to share his ideas and influence public opinion.

He was the author of several newspapers. Two of his notable newspapers were El Correo Nacional and El Defensor de la Independencia Americana. These publications played a role in the political discussions of his time.

Later Years

Antonio Felipe Díaz passed away on September 12, 1869. He died in Montevideo, Uruguay, at the age of 80. His life spanned a period of great change and conflict in the region. He is remembered for his contributions as a general, politician, and writer.

See also

In Spanish: Antonio F. Díaz para niños