Antonio Ricaurte | |
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| Nickname(s) | El Chispero (the spark lighter) |
| Born | June 10, 1786 Villa de Leyva, Boyacá Viceroyalty of New Granada |
| Died | March 25, 1814 (aged 27) San Mateo, Aragua Venezuela |
| Allegiance | Army of the Patriots of New Granada |
| Years of service | 1810-1814 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Alto de la Virgen (December 2, 1812) San Victorino (January 9, 1813) La Grita (April 13, 1813) Carache (June 19, 1813) Niquitao (July 2, 1813) Taguanes (July 31, 1813) San Mateo (March 25, 1814) |
Antonio Clemente José María Bernabé Ricaurte Lozano (June 10, 1786 – March 25, 1814) was a patriot of the Independence of Colombia and Venezuela and captain of Bolívar's army. He is remembered as the martyr of the Battle of San Mateo, where, in a heroic action, he blasted an enemy stronghold by immolating himself.[1]