Ciriaco del Llano
Royalist general who captured Mariano Matamoros and served as Intendant of Puebla.
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Ciriaco del Llano was a Peninsular Spanish general who commanded royalist forces during the Mexican War of Independence. He began his career in the Spanish Navy, reaching the rank of frigate captain, and later became a brigadier. Llano notably participated in the Siege of Cuautla and defeated rebel forces at the Battle of Puruarán, leading to the capture of Mariano Matamoros. He served as Intendant of Puebla from 1816 to 1821, when he was besieged and forced to surrender.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 1756, Abanto (Somorrostro)
- Entered spanish navy
- 1775
- Promoted to colonel
- After Battle of Llanos de Apan (August 1811)
- Promoted to brigadier
- After Siege of Cuautla (1812)
- Intendant of puebla
- 1816–1821
- Returned to spain
- After 1821
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