Antonio Ros de Olano
Spanish writer, politician and military officer
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Antonio José Teodoro Ros de Olano y Perpiñá, 1st Marquess of Guad-el-Jelú, GE (9 November 1808 – 24 July 1886)[1] was a Spanish writer, politician and military officer who served in the First Carlist War and the Spanish–Moroccan War.
The Marquess of Guad-el-Jelú | |
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.jpg) Portrait by José Gutiérrez de la Vega | |
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| Born | 9 November 1808 |
| Died | 24 July 1886 Madrid, Spain |
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Biography
Born in Caracas, Captaincy General of Venezuela, he moved to Mainland Spain at age five.[1] He briefly served as Minister of Commerce, Instruction and Public Works in 1847.[2]
Following his participation in the battle of Guad-el-Jelú ("Sweet River"), decisive for the outcome of the War in Morocco, he was created Marquess of Guad-el-Jelú, Count of La Almina, and Viscount of Ros.[3]
