Carlos Smith (Argentine officer)

Carlos Smith
Jefe de Estado Mayor of the Ejército Argentino
In office
1897–1906
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Personal details
BornCarlos Inocencio Smith
(1845-07-28)July 28, 1845
DiedFebruary 19, 1913(1913-02-19) (aged 67)
Resting placeLa Recoleta Cemetery
EducationColegio Militar de la Nación
OccupationMilitary man
ProfessionArmy
Military service
Allegiance Argentina
Branch/serviceArgentine Army
Years of service1861-1907
RankGeneral
CommandsRegimiento 1° de Infantería de Línea
Battles/warsParaguayan War
Conquest of the Desert
Revolution of 1880
Revolution of the Park
Revolution of 1893
Revolution of 1905
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Carlos Smith (1845-1913) was an Argentine military man who served as Chief of the Army General Staff of the Argentine Republic. He took part in various military conflicts, including his active participation against the civil uprisings in the Argentine Revolution of 1893.

He was born in San Martín, Buenos Aires, the son of Francisco Smith and Clara Gabiola, belonging to a family of English and Creole roots. He was married to Juliana Legesen, born in Entre Ríos, daughter of Bernardo Legesen and Sinforosa de los Santos.