José de Canterac

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José de Canterac (1779 - Madrid, April 13, 1835) was a Spanish general of French origin who fought in the South American Wars of Independence. As Field Marshal, he took command of the Spanish Army in South America in 1822. His defeats at the Battle of Junín and the Battle of Ayacucho led to a disgraceful capitulation to the Patriot forces. Upon his return to Spain, Canterac was made Captain General of Madrid. He was killed in 1835 in an insurrection at the Puerta del Sol.

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