Rafael Conti Flores | |
|---|---|
 In 1790, Col.Conti captured 11 enemy ships involved in smuggling stolen goods. | |
| Born | October 26, 1746 Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain |
| Died | September 26, 1814 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| Allegiance | Spanish Army |
| Years of service | 1790-1814 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Puerto Rican Militia in Aguadilla |
| Battles / wars | Defense of San Juan (1797) |
Rafael Conti Flores, also spelled "Conty" (October 26, 1746 – September 26, 1814) was a Colonel in the Spanish Army who was in charge of the Puerto Rican Militia in the town of Aguadilla. In 1790, he captured 11 enemy ships involved in smuggling stolen goods. In 1797, he helped defeat Sir Ralph Abercromby and defend Puerto Rico from a British invasion in Aguadilla. In 1809, he organized a military expedition fight with the aim of returning Hispaniola, which now comprises the nations of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, back to Spanish rule.