About
Maltese-born military hero who fought for Argentina during the country's War of Independence.
Before Fame
He joined the Navy in both France and England and also worked as a privateer for the Netherlands.
Trivia
He became a Spanish prisoner of war during the Argentine War of Independence. Upon his release in 1820, he was honored for his heroism.
Family Life
He was married to Maria Sandalia Perez Rico, with whom he had a son named Luis Alberto.
Associated With
He died in Argentina in the same year that fellow war hero, Ignacio Carrera Pinto, was born in Chile.
