José Toral y Velázquez

José Toral y Velázquez (August 18, 1832 – July 10, 1904) was a Spanish Army general who was a divisional commander of IV Corps in Cuba during the Spanish–American War. He surrendered the city of Santiago de Cuba on July 17, 1898, after the Siege of Santiago.

José Toral y Velázquez
circa 1898
Born(1832-08-18)August 18, 1832
Mazarrón, Murcia, Spain
DiedJuly 10, 1904(1904-07-10) (aged 71)
Carabanchel, Community of Madrid, Spain
Allegiance Spain
Service/branch Spanish Army
Years of service1842-1899
Rank General de brigada
Commands heldMadrid garrison
Division, IV Corps
IV Corps (temporary)
Battles/warsSpanish-American War
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