Joaquín Vara de Rey y Rubio

Joaquín Vara de Rey y Rubio
Joaquín Vara de Rey y Rubio
Born	14 August 1841; Ibiza, Spain
Died	1 July 1898 (aged 56); El Caney, Cuba
Allegiance	Kingdom of Spain
Service/branch	Spanish Army
Years of service	1862–1898
Rank	Brigadier General
Battles/wars	Carlist Wars; Cuban War of Independence Battle of Loma del Gato; Spanish–American War Battle of El Caney †;
Awards	Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand

Joaquín Vara de Rey y Rubio (14 August 1841 – 1 July 1898) was a Spanish military officer. He is best known for leading the tenacious defense of El Caney against a massively superior American force during the Spanish–American War.

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