Jerónimo Girón-Moctezuma, Marquis de las Amarillas
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Morejón Girón and the second or maternal family name is Moctezuma.
Jerónimo Morejón Girón-Moctezuma, 3rd Marquis de las Amarillas, born 7 June 1741 at Málaga and died 17 October 1819 at Seville, became a general officer in the army of the Kingdom of Spain and commanded division-sized combat units during the War of the Pyrenees in 1793 and 1794. Though he attained high rank, he displayed limited military talent. Shortly after succeeding to the top command of the Army of Catalonia, he was dismissed for blunders made on the battlefield.
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Jerónimo Girón-Moctezuma, Marquis de las Amarillas | |
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Born | 7 June 1741 (1741-06-07) Málaga, Spain |
Died | 17 October 1819 (1819-10-18) (aged 78) Seville, Spain |
Allegiance | Spain |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars
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