Serafín Sánchez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Valdivia.
Serafín Sánchez
Serafín Sánchez as a Major General
Born(1846-07-02)July 2, 1846
Sancti Spíritus, Captaincy General of Cuba, Spain
DiedNovember 18, 1896(1896-11-18) (aged 50)
Villa Clara Province, Cuba
Allegiance Cuba
BranchCuban Liberation Army
Service years1868 – 1896
RankMajor General
ConflictsTen Years' War
Little War
Cuban War of Independence

Serafín Gualberto Sánchez Valdivia was a Cuban patriot, abolitionist and a participant of all three Cuban wars of independence. Additionally he participated in the Gómez-Maceo Plan. He reached the rank of major general. He participated in more than 120 fights. He was also a surveyor and teacher. Brother of Colonel Sabás Raimundo Sánchez Valdivia and Brigadier José Joaquín Sánchez Valdivia . He maintained a solid friendship with Máximo Gómez and José Martí, who considered him a brother.

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