José Manuel Capote

José Manuel Capote Sosa (1836-1934) was a Cuban Major General and politician who participated in the Cuban War of Independence. He was known as the mayor of Bayamo and the brother of Colonel Gonzalo Capote of the Cuban Liberation Army.

José Manuel Capote
Born(1836-09-16)September 16, 1836
Bayamo, Oriente, Cuba
DiedNovember 11, 1934(1934-11-11) (aged 98)
Location Unknown
Allegiance Cuba
Branch Cuban Liberation Army
Years of service1868–1878
1895–1898
RankMajor General
Battles/warsTen Years' War
  • Capture of Bayamo
  • Battle of Naranjo-Mojacasabe
  • Battle of Las Guásimas
  • Capture of Guáimaro
  • Second Battle of Las Tunas

Cuban War of Independence

  • Circular Campaign
  • Second Eastern Campaign
RelationsGonzalo Capote (brother)
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