Camilo de Polavieja

Governor-General of the Philippines, Governor of Puerto Rico, Governor of Cuba (1838–1914)
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Camilo de Polavieja

Summary

Camilo de Polavieja is a human[1]. Born in Madrid[2], he… he was born on July 13, 1838[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on January 15, 1914[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Camilo de Polavieja's place of birth was Madrid[2].
  • Camilo de Polavieja died in Madrid[4].
  • Camilo de Polavieja was born on July 13, 1838[3].
  • Camilo de Polavieja died on January 15, 1914[5].
  • Camilo de Polavieja is buried at Sacramental de Santa María cemetery[9].
  • Camilo de Polavieja was married to María de la Concepción Castrillo[10].
  • Camilo de Polavieja held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Camilo de Polavieja's professions included politician[6].
  • Camilo de Polavieja's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Camilo de Polavieja held the position of ministro de la Guerra[12].
  • Camilo de Polavieja held the position of Governor and Captain General of Cuba[13].
  • Camilo de Polavieja held the position of Governor-General of the Philippines[14].
  • Camilo de Polavieja held the position of Director-General of the Civil Guard[15].
  • Camilo de Polavieja held the position of Chief of Staff of the Army[16].
  • Camilo de Polavieja held the position of member of the Congress of Deputies[17].
  • Camilo de Polavieja received the Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[18].
  • Camilo de Polavieja received the Collar of the Order of Charles III[19].
  • Camilo de Polavieja received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[20].
  • Camilo de Polavieja received the Cross Laureate of Saint Ferdinand[21].
  • Camilo de Polavieja received the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild[22].
  • Camilo de Polavieja received the Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[23].
  • Camilo de Polavieja was a member of Royal Academy of History[24].
  • Camilo de Polavieja is recorded as male[25].
  • Camilo de Polavieja's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Camilo de Polavieja's noble title is recorded as Q16600555[27].

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Origins and Family

Camilo de Polavieja's place of birth was Madrid[2]. He was born on July 13, 1838[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include ministro de la Guerra[12], a historical position[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1851[30]; Governor and Captain General of Cuba[13]; Governor-General of the Philippines[14], a historical position[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1571[33]; Director-General of the Civil Guard[15], a position[34], in Spain[35], founded in 1844[36]; Chief of Staff of the Army[16], a military position[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1904[39]; and member of the Congress of Deputies[17], a public office[40], in Spain[41], founded in 1876[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[18], a grade of an order[43], in Spain[44]; Collar of the Order of Charles III[19], a grade of an order[45], in Spain[46]; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[20], a grade of an order[47], in Spain[48]; Cross Laureate of Saint Ferdinand[21], a grade of an order[49], in Spain[50], founded in 1811[51]; Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild[22], a grade of an order[52], in Spain[53]; and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[23], a grade of an order[54], in Kingdom of Italy[55].

Personal Life

Camilo de Polavieja was married to María de la Concepción Castrillo[10].

Death and Burial

Camilo de Polavieja died on January 15, 1914[5]. He died in Madrid[4]. Burial took place at Sacramental de Santa María cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Camilo de Polavieja ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Camilo de Polavieja born?

Born in Madrid[2], Camilo de Polavieja…

Where did Camilo de Polavieja die?

Camilo de Polavieja died in Madrid[4].

Who was Camilo de Polavieja married to?

Camilo de Polavieja's spouses include María de la Concepción Castrillo[10].

What did Camilo de Polavieja do for work?

Camilo de Polavieja worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Camilo de Polavieja receive?

Honors received include Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration[18], Collar of the Order of Charles III[19], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[20], and Cross Laureate of Saint Ferdinand[21].

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  4. [10] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . boe.es. boe.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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