Antonio de Quintanilla facts for kids
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Antonio de Quintanilla
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| Royal Governor of Chiloé | |
| In office 1820–1826 |
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| Monarch | Ferdinand VII |
| Preceded by | Ignacio María Justiz y Urrutia |
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| Born | 1787 Pámanes, Spain |
| Died | 1863 Almería, Spain |
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| Allegiance |  Spain |
| Rank | Brigadier |
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Antonio Quintanilla was a Spanish military leader born in Pámanes, Spain, in 1787. He became a brigadier, a high military rank. From 1820 to 1826, he served as the Governor of Chiloé. He was the last Spanish official to hold this important position. He passed away in Almería, Spain, in 1863.
Antonio de Quintanilla: A Spanish Governor
Antonio Quintanilla played a key role during the Chilean War of Independence. He fought in several important battles. These included the Battle of Rancagua and the Battle of Chacabuco. His actions helped shape the final years of Spanish rule in Chile.
Early Life and Family
Antonio Quintanilla was born on November 14, 1787. His parents were Francisco de Quintanilla and Teresa Herrera y Santiago. They belonged to well-known families from Pámanes, a region in Spain.
He later married Antonia Álvarez de Garay. Her father was Captain Francisco Álvarez.
Leading Chiloé
As the Governor of Chiloé, Antonio Quintanilla made important decisions. In 1824, he ordered the building of Fuerte Real de San Carlos. This was a fort designed to protect the area.
Quintanilla is also known for defending Chiloé against General Ramón Freire. Freire was a Chilean leader who tried to free Chiloé in 1825. Quintanilla successfully stopped Freire's first attempt.
However, by January 1826, Quintanilla finally surrendered. This made him the last Spanish official to leave Chile. After this, he returned to Spain. There, he continued his service as a brigadier in Santander. He also became a police deputy general in La Mancha.
Antonio Quintanilla had a son named Antonio de Quintanilla Álvarez. His son later received the Carlist title of Marquis de Quintanilla.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio de Quintanilla para niños
