Carlos de los Heros
Peruvian Army lieutenant (1850–1878) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Heros and the second or maternal family name is Aguilar.
Carlos de los Heros Aguilar (1850-1878) was a Peruvian sailor and war hero of the War of the Pacific. He was known for his death during the Second Battle of Antofagasta and was the only Peruvian death in the battle.
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Born | (1850-09-24)September 24, 1850 Lima, Lima Province, Peru |
Died | August 28, 1878(1878-08-28) (aged 27) Off the coast of Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region, Chile |
Buried | Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro, Lima, Lima Province, Peru |
Allegiance | Peru |
Branch | Peruvian Navy |
Years of service | 1868 – 1879 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | War of the Pacific |
Alma mater | Peruvian Naval School |
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