José Antonio Durán

José Antonio Durán (c.1810-1880s) was an Argentine military officer and politician, who served as Secretary of the Government of Nazario Benavídez. And as War Correspondent of Juan Manuel de Rosas in San Juan.

Biography
Durán was born in San Juan Province, belonging to a traditional Creole family. He had an active participation in Argentine civil conflicts, serving under the General Benavides in the military campaigns of 1841, 1842 and 1843, against Unitarian troops. He also taking part in the Battle of Angaco.