José Miguel Alcérreca facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Alcérreca and the second or maternal family name is Saldes.
Quick facts for kids
José Miguel Alcérreca
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Birth name | José Miguel Alcérreca Saldes |
| Born | 7 May 1845 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | 21 August 1891 (aged 46) Placilla, Chile |
| Allegiance |  Chile |
| Branch | Chilean Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars |
|
| Alma mater | Military School of the Liberator Bernardo O'Higgins |
José Miguel Alcérreca Saldes (7 May 1845 – 21 August 1891) was a Chilean military officer. He participated in the War of the Pacific and in the Chilean Civil War of 1891 where he was killed in action at the Battle of Placilla fighting for President José Manuel Balmaceda.
Eponym
The town of Coronel Alcérreca in the municipality of General Lagos in the Arica and Parinacota Region bears his name.
Ranks
- 1865 : Second Lieutenant
- 1868 : Lieutenant
- 1872 : Captain
- 1880 : Major
- 1880 : Lieutenant Colonel
- 1887 : Colonel
- 1891 : Brigadier General
See also
In Spanish: José Miguel Alzérreca para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
José Miguel Alcérreca Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.