Mariano Acha
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Mariano Acha (11 November 1799 - 16 September 1841) was a soldier who fought in the Argentine Civil Wars.
Quick Facts Governor of San Juan Province, Argentina, Preceded by ...
Mariano Acha | |
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Governor of San Juan Province, Argentina | |
In office 14 August 1841 – 21 August 1841 | |
Preceded by | Nazario Benavídez |
Succeeded by | José Manuel Quiroga Sarmiento |
Personal details | |
Born | (1799-11-11)11 November 1799 Buenos Aires |
Died | 16 September 1841(1841-09-16) (aged 41) Jarilla, San Luis Province, Argentina |
Nationality | Argentine |
Occupation | Soldier |
Known for | Battle of Angaco |
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On 20 March 1841 the four hundred men led by Colonel Mariano Acha were surprised by troops under General Nazario Benavídez and scattered.[1] In the Battle of Angaco on 16 August 1841, Acha defeated Benavides.[2] Acha defended San Juan against the forces supporting Juan Manuel de Rosas, but after 48 hours surrendered on 22 August 1841. On 21 September 1841 he was executed.[3] Although he had surrendered on condition that his life would be spared, he was shot dead by a firing squad. Acha's body was decapitated and his head displayed for public view.[4]