Francisco de Borja Canella y Secades

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Borja-Canella and the second or maternal family name is Secades.
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Francisco de Borja Canella y Secades
Born(1847-10-10)October 10, 1847
Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
DiedFebruary 8, 1906(1906-02-08) (aged 58)
Córdoba, Province of Córdoba, Spain
Allegiance Spain
Branch Spanish Army
Service years1868–1906
Rank General de División
ConflictsGlorious Revolution

Ten Years' War
Cuban War of Independence

Alma materUniversity of Oviedo

Francisco de Borja Canella y Secades was a Spanish Divisional General during the 19th century. He was famously known as the "Hero of Sao del Indio" for his service during the Battle of Sao del Indio of the Cuban War of Independence and earned the Laureate Cross of San Fernando for his service there.

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