José María Bruguez

José María Bruguez
José María Bruguez
Born	1827; Asunción, Paraguay
Died	August 26, 1868 (aged 40–41); San Fernando, Central Department, Paraguay
Allegiance	Paraguay
Branch	Paraguayan Army
Years of service	1845 – 1868
Rank	General de ejército
Battles/wars	List Paraguayan War Mato Grosso campaign Capture of the steamer Marquês de Olinda; ; Corrientes campaign Battle of Riachuelo; Battle of Paso de Mercedes; Battle of Paso de Cuevas; ; Humaitá campaign Battle of Estero Bellaco; Battle of Tuyutí; Battle of Boquerón; Second Battle of Tuyutí; ; Pikysyry campaign 1868 San Fernando massacre ; ; ;

José María Bruguez (1827-1868) was a Paraguayan general during the Paraguayan War. He was one of the most prominent Paraguayan generals of the war, being known for his artillery services during naval engagements of the war. He died during the 1868 San Fernando massacre after President Francisco Solano López accused Bruguez of conspiring against him.

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