Mariano Vargas

Mariano Vargas
BornJuly 1823
Lima, Lima Province, Peru
DiedMarch 26, 1916(1916-03-26) (aged 92)
Lima, Lima Province, Peru
Allegiance Peru
Branch Peruvian Army
Years of service1838 – 1916
Rank Colonel
Battles / warsWar of the Confederation

Chincha Islands War
War of the Pacific

Mariano Vargas Quintanilla (1823-1916) was a Peruvian Colonel of the War of the Pacific. He was one of the main commanders during the Lima campaign and was known for his leadership during the Battle of La Rinconada de Ate.