Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan
Spanish general and statesman (1809–1867).
The record
Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan was a Spanish general and statesman. Born on 12 January 1809 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tetuan died on 5 November 1867 in Biarritz at the age of 58.
Positions held include General captain of Valencia (1839–1840), Captain General of Aragon (1839–1840) and Governor and Captain General of Cuba (1843–1848). Honours include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion and Royal Order of the Seraphim.
With a Wikipedia article in 27 languages, Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan is No. 49,429 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 January 1809, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Died
- 5 November 1867, Biarritz (aged 58)
- Country
- Spain
- Known as
- Politician, military personnel
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Liberal Union
- Languages
- Spanish
- Wikipedia editions
- 27
Did you know
Was 30 when first general captain of Valencia (1839).
Lived to 58.
Shares a birthday with Jack London and Swami Vivekananda.
One of 11 people in the Index born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with Pedro.
Has a Wikipedia article in 27 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1839–1840General captain of Valencia
- 1839–1840Captain General of Aragon
- 1843–1848Governor and Captain General of Cuba
- 1845–1867Senator of the Kingdom
- 1854–1856Member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II
- 1854–1856Ministro de la Guerra
- 1856–1857President of the Council of Ministers
- 1856President of the Council of Ministers
- 1858–1863President of the Council of Ministers
- 1858–1863Ministro de la Guerra
- 1865–1866President of the Council of Ministers
- 1865–1866Ministro de la Guerra
Connections
- FatherCarlos O'Donnell y Anethan
- SiblingCarlos O'Donnell
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion1865
- Royal Order of the Seraphim
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