José de Palafox y Melci, 1st Duke of Zaragoza
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For other people called Saragossa, see Saragossa (disambiguation). For the 1936–1939 Spanish Civil War unit, see Palafox Battalion.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Palafox and the second or maternal family name is Melzi.
José Rebolledo de Palafox y Melzi, 1st Duke of Zaragoza (Spanish: José Rebolledo de Palafox y Melci, duque de Zaragoza; 28 October 1775 – 15 February 1847) was a Spanish general who fought in the Peninsular War.
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The Duke of Zaragoza | |
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Captain general of the Army | |
In office 1809–1847 | |
Monarch | Fernando VII |
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Born | José Rebolledo de Palafox y Melci 28 October 1775[1][2] Zaragoza, Spain |
Died | 15 February 1847 (aged 71) Madrid, Spain |
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Allegiance | Kingdom of Spain |
Rank | Captain general |
Commands | Spanish Army |
Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
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