José Velásquez Bórquez
José Velásquez Bórquez | |
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Portrait of Borgez by Jesús Núñez González (1870-1953) | |
| Born | December 27, 1833 Puchuncaví, Chile |
| Died | July 17, 1897 (aged 63) San Vicente de Tagua-Tagua, Chile |
| Branch | Chilean Army |
| Rank | General |
| Known for | participating in the Chilean Civil War of 1859 |
José Velásquez Bórquez (December 27, 1833 – July 17, 1897) was a Chilean general best known for participating in the civil war of 1859 against the Conservative government of Manuel Montt. Later in life, Bórquez was elected to the Chilean Parliament.