José Toral y Velázquez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Toral and the second or maternal family name is Velázquez.
José Toral y Velázquez
circa 1898
Born(1832-08-18)August 18, 1832
Mazarrón, Murcia, Spain
DiedJuly 10, 1904(1904-07-10) (aged 71)
Carabanchel, Community of Madrid, Spain
Allegiance Spain
Branch Spanish Army
Service years1842-1899
Rank General de brigada
CommandsMadrid garrison
Division, IV Corps
IV Corps (temporary)
ConflictsSpanish-American War

José Toral y Velázquez (August 18, 1832 – July 10, 1904) was a Spanish Army general who was a divisional commander of IV Corps in Cuba during the Spanish–American War. He surrendered the city of Santiago de Cuba on July 17, 1898, after the Siege of Santiago.


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