Juan José Latorre
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Juan José Latorre Benavente (Santiago; March 24, 1846 – July 9, 1912) Chilean Vice Admiral, one of the principal actors of the War of the Pacific, and hero of the Battle of Angamos.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Latorre and the second or maternal family name is Benavente.
For the ships named after Juan José Latorre, see Chilean ship Almirante Latorre.
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Born | (1846-03-24)March 24, 1846 Santiago, Chile |
Died | July 9, 1912(1912-07-09) (aged 66) Viña del Mar, Chile |
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Allegiance | Chile |
Service/ | Chilean Navy |
Years of service | 1861–1891;1897 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Commander of the squad (1882) Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy (1886-1887) |
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Spouse(s) | Julia Moreno Zuleta |
Children | Arturo, Juan José, Mercedes, María Luisa and Marta |
Relations | Elías Latorre (father) Nicomedia Benavente (mother) |
Other work | Politician |
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