Francis Burdett O'Connor
Bolivian military and politician of Irish origin (1791-1871) · Ireland · Died at 80
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Something wrong?Francisco Burdett O'Connor was an officer in the Irish Legion of Simón Bolívar's army in Venezuela. He later became Chief of Staff to Antonio José de Sucre and Minister of War of Bolivia.
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Dangan Castle, O'Connor's childhood home which he set on fire while melting lead for bullets. His mother died as a result.
The patriot victory at the Battle of Ayacucho was greatly due to O'Connor's choice of battlefield.
Pedro Blanco was assassinated six days into his presidency, an event greatly lamented by O'Connor.
Facundo Quiroga, Argentine caudillo and general who threatened to invade Tarija during the presidency of Santa Cruz
General Salaverry was defeated in the Battle of Socabaya on 7 February 1836. His defeat ushered in the creation of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.
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Francisco Burdett O'Connor was an officer in the Irish Legion of Simón Bolívar's army in Venezuela. He later became Chief of Staff to Antonio José de Sucre and Minister of War of Bolivia. Aside from Bolívar and Sucre, he is one of the few military officers of the Spanish American wars of independence to be bestowed the title of Libertador (Liberator).
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