About
Leader of the Chilean Army during the War of the Pacific. He also served as a Chilean senator and was twice offered the chance to run for president.
Before Fame
He was only fifteen years old when he left home to fight in the War of the Confederation.
Trivia
He played a key role in the events of the Revolution of 1851.
Family Life
He was born in Santiago, Chile to a family of Basque heritage.
Associated With
He and Alexander Kelly were fellow war heroes.
