Félix María Calleja del Rey
Félix María Calleja del Rey y de la Gándara, primer conde de Calderón (November 1, 1753, Medina del Campo, Spain – July 24, 1828, Valencia, Spain) was a Spanish military officer and viceroy of New Spain from March 4, 1813, to September 20, 1816, during Mexico's War of Independence. For his service in New Spain, Calleja was awarded with the title Count of Calderon.
The Most Excellent The Count of Calderón | |
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| 60th Viceroy of New Spain | |
| In office March 4, 1813 – September 20, 1816 | |
| Monarch | Ferdinand VII of Spain |
| Preceded by | Francisco Javier Venegas |
| Succeeded by | Juan Ruiz de Apodaca |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Félix María Calleja del Rey Bruder Losada Campaño y Montero de Espinosa November 1, 1753 Medina del Campo, Spain |
| Died | July 24, 1828 (aged 74) Valencia, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Army of the Center |
| Battles/wars | Mexican War of Independence • Battle of Calderón Bridge |
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