Fidel Alonso de Santocildes

Fidel Alonso de Santocildes
Born1844
Cubo de Bureba, Burgos, Spain
DiedJuly 13, 1895(1895-07-13) (aged 50–51)
Peralejo, Oriente, Cuba
Allegiance Spain
Branch Spanish Army
Years of service1859 – 1895
Rank General de brigada
Battles / warsTen Years' War
Little War
Cuban War of Independence
AwardsOrder of San Fernando

Fidel Alonso de Santocildes (1844 - July 13, 1895) was a Spanish Brigadier General and war hero of the Ten Years' War, the Little War and Cuban War of Independence. He was notable for his extensive service during the colonial period of Cuba and was a recipient of the Order of San Fernando. However, he was killed during the Battle of Peralejo, suffering a mortal wound during the battle.