José Francisco Gana Castro

José Francisco Gana Castro (February 19, 1828 - August 7, 1894) was the Chilean Minister of Defense from October 15, 1890, to March 29, 1891, as well as the Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army from August 22, 1888, to September 4, 1891, and was a notable participant of the War of the Pacific before being exiled to Spain after the defeat of the Balmaceda Government. He was also one of the founders of the Mulchén throughout the planning of the foundations of the city.

Justo Arteaga Cuevas
Minister of National Defense
In office
October 15, 1890  March 29, 1891
PresidentJosé Manuel Balmaceda
Preceded byFederico Errázuriz Echaurren
Succeeded byJosé Velásquez Bórquez
Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army
In office
August 22, 1888  September 4, 1891
Preceded byEmilio Sotomayor Baeza
Succeeded byMarco Aurelio Arriagada
Personal details
Born(1828-02-19)February 19, 1828
Talca, Maule Region, Chile
DiedAugust 7, 1894(1894-08-07) (aged 66)
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Alma materEscuela Militar del Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins
Military service
Allegiance July Monarchy
 Second French Republic
Conservative Republic
Liberal Republic
Branch French Army
 Chilean Army
Years of service1843 – 1891
RankDivisional General
Battles/warsWar of the Pacific Chilean Civil War of 1891
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