Juan Clavería

Juan Clavería (c.1750-1810s) was a French farmer,[2] who served as second commander of the Corps of Quinteros y Labradores.[3] He made his military career at the service of the Spanish Crown, and was promoted with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel for his services in the defense of Buenos Aires during the English invasions.[4]

Juan Clavería
Personal details
Bornc.1750
Escou, Oloron-Sainte-Marie, France
Died1810s
Buenos Aires, Argentina
NationalityFrench
OccupationMilitia
politician
farmer
Military service
Allegiance Spain
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
Years of service1806-1810
RankLieutenant-Colonel
UnitCuerpo de Quinteros y Labradores.[1]
Battles/warsBritish invasions of the River Plate

References

  1. En el virreinato del Río de la Plata, Don Rafael de Sobre-Monte ..., Talleres s.a. Casa Jacobo Peuser, 1929
  2. Temas de historia argentina y americana, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, 2004
  3. Diario de Buenos Aires: 1806-1807, Alberto Mario Salas, 1981
  4. Invasiones inglesas al Río de la Plata 1806-1807, Marcos de Estrada, 2009, ISBN 9789871206438
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