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Estanislao del Canto

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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

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).

Biography

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Personal life

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He married Doralisa Toske.

Military career

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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

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