Antonio Ros de Olano facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Ros de Olano and the second or maternal family name is Perpiñá.
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Antonio Ros de Olano
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| Born | 9 November 1808 Caracas, Captaincy General of Venezuela |
| Died | 24 July 1886 Madrid, Spain |
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Antonio José Teodoro Ros de Olano y Perpiñá (9 November 1808 – 24 July 1886) was a Spanish writer, politician and military officer who served in the First Carlist War and the Spanish–Moroccan War.
Biography
Born in Caracas, Captaincy General of Venezuela, he moved to Mainland Spain at age five. He briefly served as Minister of Commerce, Instruction and Public Works in 1847.
Following his participation in the battle of Guad-el-Jelú ("Sweet River"), decisive for the outcome of the War in Morocco, he was endowed the nobiliary titles of Marquis of Guad-el-Jelú, Count of La Almina, and Viscount of Ros.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Ros de Olano para niños
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