Serafín Sánchez
Cuban patriot / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Serafín Gualberto Sánchez Valdivia was a Cuban patriot, abolitionist and a participant of all three Cuban wars of independence. Additionally he participated in the Gómez-Maceo Plan. He reached the rank of major general.[1] He participated in more than 120 fights. He was also a surveyor and teacher. Brother of Colonel Sabás Raimundo Sánchez Valdivia and Brigadier José Joaquín Sánchez Valdivia . He maintained a solid friendship with Máximo Gómez and José Martí, who considered him a brother.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Valdivia.
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Serafín Sánchez | |
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Born | (1846-07-02)July 2, 1846 Sancti Spíritus, Captaincy General of Cuba, Spain |
Died | November 18, 1896(1896-11-18) (aged 50) Villa Clara Province, Cuba |
Allegiance | Cuba |
Branch | Cuban Liberation Army |
Years of service | 1868 — 1896 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | Ten Years' War Little War Cuban War of Independence |
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