Serafín Sánchez
Serafín Sánchez | |
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Serafín Sánchez as a Major General | |
| Born | July 2, 1846 Sancti Spíritus, Captaincy General of Cuba, Spain |
| Died | November 18, 1896 (aged 50) Villa Clara Province, Cuba |
| Allegiance | Cuba |
| Branch | Cuban Liberation Army |
| Years of service | 1868 – 1896 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles / wars | Ten Years' War Little War Cuban War of Independence |
Serafín Gualberto Sánchez Valdivia was a Cuban patriot, abolitionist and a participant of all three Cuban wars of independence. Additionally he participated in the Gómez-Maceo Plan. He reached the rank of major general. He participated in more than 120 fights. He was also a surveyor and teacher. Brother of Colonel Sabás Raimundo Sánchez Valdivia and Brigadier José Joaquín Sánchez Valdivia . He maintained a solid friendship with Máximo Gómez and José Martí, who considered him a brother.