Ildefonso Sanjinés

Ildefonso Sanjinés Rada (12 June 1812 – 2 December 1882) was a Bolivian military officer who served as Minister of War twice during the presidencies of Agustín Morales, Tomás Frías, and Adolfo Ballivián. Sanjinés served during the War of the Confederation and the Peruvian-Bolivian War of 1841-1842, fighting valiantly during the Battle of Ingavi.

Ildefonso Sanjinés
Minister of War
In office
22 October 1871  9 May 1873
PresidentAgustín Morales
Tomás Frías
Preceded byNarciso Campero
Succeeded byMariano Ballivián
In office
16 January 1874  13 May 1874
PresidentAdolfo Ballivián
Tomás Frías
Preceded byMariano Ballivián
Succeeded byHilarión Daza
Personal details
Born(1812-06-12)June 12, 1812
La Paz, Bolivia
Died(1882-12-02)December 2, 1882
Cochabamba, Bolivia
SpouseMaría Casta Quiroga Nava y Guzmán
ChildrenCasta Sanjinés Quiroga
Justa Sanjinés Quiroga
René Sanjinés Quiroga
Adelina Sanjinés Quiroga
Guillermo Sanjinés Quiroga
Josefa Sanjinés Quiroga
Parent(s)José Mariano Calderón de la Barca Sanjinés
Petrona de Rada
Military service
AllegianceBolivia
Branch/serviceBolivian Army
RankDivision general
Battles/warsWar of the Confederation
Peruvian-Bolivian War of 1841-1842
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