Narciso López
Venezuelan-born adventurer and Spanish Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Mexican soccer player, see Narciso López (footballer).
Narciso López de Urriola (November 2, 1797, Caracas – September 1, 1851, Havana) was a Venezuelan-born adventurer and Spanish Army general who is best known for his expeditions aimed at liberating Cuba from Spanish rule in the 1850s.[1] His troops carried a flag that López had designed, which later became the flag of Cuba. Following his final failed attempt he was captured and garroted in Havana.
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Birth name | Narciso López de Urriola |
Born | November 2, 1797 Caracas, Venezuela |
Died | September 1, 1851(1851-09-01) (aged 53) Havana, Cuba |
Allegiance | Spain Filibusters |
Service/ | Spanish Army |
Rank | General |
Known for | Expeditions aimed at liberating Cuba from Spanish rule |
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