Leopoldo Saro
Spanish military general (1878–1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Saro and the second or maternal family name is Marín.
Leopoldo Saro y Marín, 1st Count of Playa de Ixdain (January 11, 1878 – August 19, 1936) was a Spanish military general. His success in the Alhucemas landing earned him the title of Conde de la Playa de Ixdain, for the beach where the troops he led landed.[1]
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The Count of Playa de Ixdain | |
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Birth name | Leopoldo Saro y Marín |
Born | (1878-01-11)January 11, 1878 Morón, Cuba |
Died | August 19, 1936(1936-08-19) (aged 58) Madrid, Spain |
Years of service | 1895–1932 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Second Melillan campaign Rif War |
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