Emilio Kosterlitzky
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Emilio Kosterlitzky (Russian: Эмилио Костерлицкий; 16 November 1853 – 2 March 1928) was a Russian Empire-born Mexican colonel during the Mexican Revolution. He had also served in the Mexican Apache Wars and Yaqui Wars. He is most noted for being the commander of the Mexican Rurales, or border police, during the late Nineteenth Century.
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Emilio Kosterlitzky | |
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Native name | Эмилио Костерлицкий |
Nickname(s) | Eagle of Sonora Mexican Cossack |
Born | (1853-11-16)16 November 1853 Moscow, Russian Empire |
Died | 2 March 1928(1928-03-02) (aged 74) Los Angeles, California |
Buried | |
Allegiance | Russian Empire Mexico |
Service/ | Imperial Russian Navy Mexican Army |
Years of service | 1871 - 1914 |
Rank | midshipman Colonel |
Commands held | Rurales Federal Army |
Battles/wars | Mexican Apache Wars
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Spouse(s) | Francisca López |
Children | 2 |
Other work | Spy |
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