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Juan Ángel Michelena
Born 1793
Died August 27, 1873
Place of birth Guayaquil, Ecuador
Place of death Buenos Aires, Argentina
Allegiance Argentina United Provinces of the River Plate
Argentine Confederation Argentine Confederation
Flag of Unitarian Party (Navy) Unitarios
Service/branch Argentine Army
Years of service 1820-1860
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Unit Batallón del Río de la Plata
Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo
Batallón San Martín
Battles/wars Battle of Torata
Battle of Moquegua
Battle of Bacacay
Battle of Ituzaingó
Battle of Camacuã
Battle of Yerbal
Battle of Las Vizcacheras
Battle of Caseros
Spouse(s) Juana María Canaveri.[1]
Signature File:Juan A Michelena firma.jpg

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.[2] He began his military career in 1820 as Sergeant of the Battalion of the Río de la Plata.[3] Michelena also participated in the civil confrontations between Unitarians and Federals, serving in the armies of both sides.[4] He fought under the command of General José de San Martín, taking part in the Battle of Torata and Moquegua.[5]

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