Juan Ríus Rivera
Juan Rius Rivera | |
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Major General Juan Rius Rivera | |
| Born | August 26, 1848 Mayagüez, Captaincy General of Puerto Rico |
| Died | September 20, 1924 (aged 76) Honduras |
| Allegiance | Cuban Liberation Army |
| Years of service | 1869–1898 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | General-in-Chief of the Cuban Liberation Army of the West |
| Battles / wars | Ten Years' War Cuban War of Independence |
Major General Juan Rius Rivera (August 26, 1848 – September 20, 1924), was a soldier and revolutionary leader from Puerto Rico who served in the Cuban Liberation Army and reached the highest military rank in the army. He held Cuban ministerial offices after independence and In his later years he also became a successful businessperson in Honduras.