José Pascual de Zayas y Chacón
Spanish military officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Zayas and the second or maternal family name is Chacón.
José Pascual de Zayas Chacón (1772–1827) was a Spanish military commander and deputy of the Cortes of Cádiz, representing La Habana.
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José Pascual de Zayas Chacón | |
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Born | 1772 La Habana, Cuba |
Died | 27 October 1827(1827-10-27) (aged 55) Chiclana, Cádiz |
Allegiance | Spain |
Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
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As a leading Spanish Army figure in the Peninsular War, he is renowned for his great skill and daring, in particular for his initiative at the Battle of Albuera.[1]