Carlos Manuel de Villegas | |
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Personal details | |
Born | La Paz, Bolivia | December 25, 1862
Died | La Paz, Bolivia | July 30, 1944
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse | Beatriz Virreira |
Relations | David Terrazas Villegas (grandson) |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Military officer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Bolivian Army |
Years of service | 1879–1922 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | |
Carlos Manuel de Villegas (25 December 1862 – 30 July 1944) was a Bolivian military officer and veteran of the War of the Pacific. He was influential during the Bolivian Civil War of 1898–1899, siding with the Liberals and serving under José Manuel Pando. He held various positions in the Bolivian Army and had an unceremonious end to his career after accusations of treason were spread by his detractors. He was the son of General Carlos de Villegas, a Bolivian Minister of War.