Manuel Baquedano
Chilean politician and general
Died when: 74 years 272 days (896 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Manuel Jesús Baquedano González (American Spanish: [maˈnwel βakeˈðano];January 1, 1823 – September 30, 1897) was a Chilean soldier and politician, who served as Commander-in-chief of the Army during the War of the Pacific, and briefly as President of Chile during the civil war of 1891.
Manuel Baquedano was of Spanish (Navarra) descent.He took part in the War of the Confederation, the revolutions of 1851 and 1859, the Occupation of Araucanía, and the War of the Pacific.
He also served as Senator for Santiago and for Colchagua.He was instrumental in reorganizing the Army and establishing the Military Academy.
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