Juan Ríus Rivera
General Juan Rius Rivera (August 26, 1848 – September 20, 1924), was the soldier and revolutionary leader from Puerto Rico to have reached the highest military rank in the Cuban Liberation Army and to hold Cuban ministerial offices after independence. In his later years he also became a successful businessperson in Honduras.
Juan Rius Rivera | |
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General Juan Rius Rivera | |
| Born | August 26, 1848 Mayagüez, Captaincy General of Puerto Rico |
| Died | September 20, 1924 (aged 76) Honduras |
| Allegiance | Cuban Liberation Army |
| Years of service | 1869–1898 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | General-in-Chief of the Cuban Liberation Army of the West |
| Battles/wars | Ten Years' War Cuban War of Independence |
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