Abraham Walker (soldier)
Abraham Walker (1839–1935) was an Argentine politician and military man, who participated in the Argentine Civil Wars[1] and War of the Triple Alliance.[2] He took an active part during the Revolution of 1880, providing services in the Batalla de Olivera against National troops.[3]
Abraham Walker | |
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| Comisario General de Guerra of the Province of Buenos Aires | |
| In office 1880–1880 | |
| Governor | Carlos Tejedor |
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| Born | Abraham Walker Serrano 1839 Buenos Aires |
| Died | 1935 Buenos Aires |
| Resting place | La Recoleta Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Cecilia Ramírez y Sullivan |
| Relatives | Bartolomé Saravi (relative-in-law) |
| Occupation | army politician landowner |
| Profession | military man |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  State of Buenos Aires(1852-1861)  Buenos Aires Province(1880) Argentine Republic |
| Branch/service | Argentine Army |
| Years of service | 1859-1900 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Guardia Nacional |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Cepeda Battle of Pavón Battle of Itapirú Battle of Estero Bellaco Battle of Tuyutí Battle of Yataytí Corá Battle of Curupayty Battle of Olivera |
He was born in Buenos Aires, the son of Abraham Walker and Luisa Serrano, belonging to a family of Scottish and Creole origin. He was married to Cecilia Ramírez, daughter of Norberto Ramírez and Justa Sullivan, a Creole family of Spanish and Irish descent.[4]
References
- La muerte de Buenos Aires, Eduardo Gutiérrez, 1894
- Revista, Volumen35, Círculo Militar (Buenos Aires, Argentina), 1935
- Campañas Militares Argentinas - V (1870-1884), Isidoro J. Ruiz Moreno, ISBN 9781618600530
- Las estancias del Tandil, Volumen1, Yuyú Guzmán, 1988, ISBN 9789509705012
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