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Francis Burdett O'Connor.
Bolivian military and politician of Irish origin (1791-1871)
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About Francis Burdett O'Connor
Francisco Burdett O'Connor was an officer in the Irish Legion of Simón Bolívar's army in Venezuela. He later became Chief of Staff to Antonio José de Sucre and Minister of War of Bolivia. Aside from Bolívar and Sucre, he is one of the few military officers of the Spanish American wars of independence to be bestowed the title of Libertador (Liberator).
Everything about Francis Burdett O'Connor →- Citizenship
- Ireland, Bolivia
- Born
- June 12, 1791, June 1791
- Died
- October 5, 1871