Juan Bautista Charlone
Argentine colonel (1821–1866) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Bautista and the second or maternal family name is Charlone.
Juan Bautista Charlone, born Pietro Giovanni Battista Chiarlone was an Italian-born Argentine Colonel who participated in the Uruguayan Civil War, the Argentine Civil Wars and the early to mid years of the Paraguayan War. He was known for being a major commander at the Battle of Tuyutí before falling during the Battle of Curupayty.
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Born | (1821-09-27)September 27, 1821 Piana Crixia, Savona, Sardinia-Piedmont |
Died | September 23, 1866(1866-09-23) (aged 44) Corrientes, Corrientes Province, Argentina |
Buried | La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Allegiance | Italian Redshirts Uruguay State of Buenos Aires Argentina |
Branch | National Army of Uruguay Argentine Army |
Years of service | 1839 – 1866 |
Rank | Coronel |
Commands held | 1st Army Corps |
Battles/wars | Uruguayan Civil War
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