José de Palafox, 1st Duke of Zaragoza

For other people called Saragossa, see Saragossa (disambiguation). For the 1936–1939 Spanish Civil War unit, see Palafox Battalion.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Palafox and the second or maternal family name is Melzi.
The Most Excellent
José de Palafox
1st Duke of Zaragoza GE
Portrait by Francisco de Goya
Captain general of the Army
In office
1809–1847
MonarchFernando VII
Personal details
BornJosé Rebolledo de Palafox y Melci
28 October 1775
Zaragoza, Spain
Died15 February 1847 (aged 71)
Madrid, Spain
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Spain
RankCaptain general
Commands Spanish Army
Battles/warsPeninsular War

José Rebolledo de Palafox y Melzi, 1st Duke of Zaragoza (28 October 1775 – 15 February 1847) was a Spanish Army officer and nobleman who served in the Peninsular War. He received his title of Duke for successfully repelling the First Siege of Zaragoza by the French. Marshal Jean Lannes conducted the successful Second Siege of Zaragoza.

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