Juan Clavería
Juan Clavería (c.1750-1810s) was a French farmer,[2] who served as second commander of the Corps of Quinteros y Labradores.[3] He made his military career at the service of the Spanish Crown, and was promoted with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel for his services in the defense of Buenos Aires during the English invasions.[4]
Juan Clavería | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | c.1750 Escou, Oloron-Sainte-Marie, France |
| Died | 1810s Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Militia politician farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Spain |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Years of service | 1806-1810 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit | Cuerpo de Quinteros y Labradores.[1] |
| Battles/wars | British invasions of the River Plate |
References
- En el virreinato del Río de la Plata, Don Rafael de Sobre-Monte ..., Talleres s.a. Casa Jacobo Peuser, 1929
- Temas de historia argentina y americana, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, 2004
- Diario de Buenos Aires: 1806-1807, Alberto Mario Salas, 1981
- Invasiones inglesas al Río de la Plata 1806-1807, Marcos de Estrada, 2009, ISBN 9789871206438
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