José Miguel Alcérreca facts for kids
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José Miguel Alcérreca
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| 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 |
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| Alma mater | Military School of the Liberator Bernardo O'Higgins |
José Miguel Alcérreca Saldes (born May 7, 1845 – died August 21, 1891) was a brave Chilean army officer. He took part in two important conflicts in Chile's history. These were the War of the Pacific and the Chilean Civil War of 1891. He sadly died during the Civil War at the Battle of Placilla. He was fighting to support President José Manuel Balmaceda.
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Who Was José Miguel Alcérreca?
José Miguel Alcérreca was born in Santiago, Chile. From a young age, he chose a career in the military. He joined the Chilean Army and worked his way up through different ranks. His dedication led him to become a high-ranking officer.
Military Career and Key Battles
Alcérreca served his country in major wars. One of these was the War of the Pacific. This war was fought between Chile and an alliance of Bolivia and Peru. He showed courage and skill during this conflict.
Later, he was involved in the Chilean Civil War of 1891. This was a conflict within Chile itself. It was fought between those who supported the President and those who supported the Congress. Alcérreca sided with President José Manuel Balmaceda. He fought in the Battle of Placilla, where he lost his life.
Military Ranks Achieved
José Miguel Alcérreca earned many promotions during his time in the army. He started as a very junior officer and rose to a high position. Here are the ranks he achieved:
- 1865: Second Lieutenant
- 1868: Lieutenant
- 1872: Captain
- 1880: Major
- 1880: Lieutenant Colonel
- 1887: Colonel
- 1891: Brigadier General
A Town Named After Him
To honor his memory, a town in Chile was named after him. This town is called Coronel Alcérreca. It is located in the municipality of General Lagos. This area is part of the Arica and Parinacota Region in northern Chile.
