José Víctor Zavala
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Zavala and the second or maternal family name is Córdova.
José Víctor Ramón Valentín de las Ánimas Zavala y Córdova (November 2, 1815 – March 26, 1886) was a Guatemalan Field Marshal who participated in the wars of Rafael Carrera and the National War of Nicaragua against the invasion of William Walker. After the death of President Carrera in April 1865, Zavala – who was a close friend of the late President[1] – was proposed as the next president, but instead Field Marshal Vicente Cerna y Cerna was appointed. A military brigade headquarters in Guatemala City is named "Mariscal Zavala Brigade" in his honor.[2]
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Born | (1815-11-02)November 2, 1815 Guatemala City |
Died | March 26, 1886(1886-03-26) (aged 70) Guatemala City |
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Allegiance | Guatemala |
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Years of service | 1848–1885 |
Rank | Field Marshal |
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