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
editPromoted 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
editHaving 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
editOn 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
editReferences
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.