Abraham Walker (soldier)
Abraham Walker (1839–1935) was an Argentine politician and military man, who participated in Civil Wars,[1] and in the War of the Triple Alliance.[2]
Abraham Walker | |
|---|---|
 Cnel. A. Walker | |
| Born | 1839 Buenos Aires |
| Died | 1935 Buenos Aires |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Argentina |
| Service/ | Argentine Army |
| Years of service | 1860-1900 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Paraguayan War Conquest of the Desert Argentine Civil Wars |
Biography
He was born in Buenos Aires, the son of Abraham Walker, born in Scotland, and Luisa Serrano, belonging to an Argentine family of Creole origin. He was married to Cecilia Ramírez, daughter of Norberto Ramírez and Justa Sullivan, of Irish descent.[3] He took part in the Paraguayan War, Conquest of the Desert, and in the Revolution of 1880, where he served in the ranks of the Province of Buenos Aires against the forces of the Argentine Republic.[4]
His family was linked to Bartolomé Saravi, a patriot who participated in the War of Independence.[5]
References
- La muerte de Buenos Aires:, Eduardo Gutiérrez
- Revista, Volumen35, Círculo Militar (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
- Las estancias del Tandil, Volumen1, Yuyú Guzmán
- Campañas Militares Argentinas - V (1870-1884), Isidoro J. Ruiz Moreno
- Diario de sesiones de la Cámara de diputados, Argentina. Congreso de la Nación
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