Diego Martín Ballesteros (1759–1840) was a Spanish military commander.
Diego Ballesteros | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1759 Badajoz, Badajoz |
| Died | 10 May 1840 (aged 80–81) Madrid |
| Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
Early career edit
Promoted to lieutenant in 1788, he saw action in the War of the Pyrenees as aide-de-camp to lieutenant general Manuel Moncada, Prince of Monforte.[1]
As a captain in 1794, Ballesteros saw further action in the War of the Oranges and in 1803 was promoted to brigadier.[1]
Peninsular War edit
Having fought under the orders of General Castaños at Bailén,[1] Ballesteros later commanded the Granada Regiment of Dragoons at Almonacid, where he was taken prisoner and sent to France for the remainder of the war.[1]
Post-war career edit
On his release and return to Spain Ballesteros was promoted to field marshal. He was appointed governor of Gerona in 1821 and promoted to lieutenant general in 1929.[1]
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e (in Spanish). Isabel Sánchez, José Luis. "Diego Martín Ballesteros". Diccionario Biográfico electrónico (DB~e). Real Academia de la Historia. Retrieved 19 April 2023.