Juan Ángel Michelena (Argentine officer)

Juan Ángel Michelena (1793-1873) was an officer of the Argentine army of Ecuadorian origin, who served during the War of Independence and Brazilian War. He began his military career in 1820 as Sergeant of the Battalion of the Río de la Plata.

Michelena also participated in the civil confrontations between Unitarians and Federals, serving in the armies of both sides. He fought under the command of General José de San Martín, taking part in the Battle of Torata and Moquegua.