Estanislao del Canto

Estanislao del Canto Arteaga (23 November 1840 – 23 June 1923) was a Chilean military figure.

Born

Estanislao del Canto Arteaga

23 November 1840 (1840-11-23)

Quillota, Chile

Died23 June 1923(1923-06-23) (aged 82)

Santiago, Chile

AllegianceChile

Branch

Army

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Estanislao del Canto
Born	Estanislao del Canto Arteaga 23 November 1840 (1840-11-23) Quillota, Chile
Died	23 June 1923(1923-06-23) (aged 82) Santiago, Chile
Military career
Allegiance	Chile
Branch	Army
Service years	1856–1897
Rank	Maj. Gen.
Conflicts	Revolution of 1859 Occupation of Araucanía Chincha Islands War War of the Pacific Battle of Pucará Chilean Civil War Battle of Dolores Battle of Pozo Almonte Battle of Concón Battle of Placilla

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Del Canto entered the military school in 1856 and graduated as sublieutenant, beginning his active duty on 1859 due to the revolution of that same year. He played a major role in the War of the Pacific (1879–1883) and the Chilean Civil War (1891), as well as participating in the Occupation of the Araucanía (1861–1883) and the Chincha Islands War (1864–1865).

He was married to Doralisa Toske.