Estanislao del Canto

Estanislao del Canto Arteaga (23 November 1840 – 23 June 1923) was a Chilean military figure who played a major role in the War of the Pacific (1879-1883) and the Chilean Civil War (1891). He also participated in the Occupation of the Araucanía (1861-1883) and the Chincha Islands War (1864-1865).

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is del Canto and the second or maternal family name is Arteaga.
Estanislao del Canto Arteaga
Born23 November 1840
Quillota, Chile
Died23 June 1923
Santiago, Chile
AllegianceChile
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1856 - 1897
RankMaj. Gen.
Battles/wars

Biography

Personal life

He married Doralisa Toske.

Military career

He entered the military school on 1856 and graduated as sublieutenant, beginning his active duty on 1859 due to the revolution of that same year.

References
    • Mihovilovich Gratz, Alejandro. "General Estanislao del Canto Arteaga". diarioconcepción.cl (in Spanish). Diario Concepción. Retrieved 7 October 2023.


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