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Born in Ferrol
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He joined the Toledo military academy
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He obtained his first promotion for war merits after the battle of Izarduy in a neutral war.
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He was seriously wounded in Buit and received the María Cristina cross, he was promoted to commander with assignment to the prince's regiment in Oviedo.
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He married Carmen Polo, a native of Oviedo.
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At thirty-three years old he was the youngest general in Europe
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They proclaimed him generalissimo of the armies and head of the State
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The war ended and he was awarded the Laureate Cross of San Fernando.
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He was admitted for the first time due to an illness and had to temporarily cede his powers to the prince and future heir.
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He was admitted for the second time due to an illness and died on November 20th.