Rafael del Riego
Spanish general and politician (1784-1823)
1784 — 1823
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish general and politician (1784-1823)
Born
April 7, 1784
Died
1823 (age ~39)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, politician, military officer
SpainBorn in TuñaDied in Madrid
1784
Born in Tuña (1784-04-07)
1820
PositionCaptain General of Aragon (1820–1821)
1822
PositionMember of the Congress of Deputies (1822–1823)
1823
Died in Madrid
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Captain-General Rafael del Riego y Flórez was a Spanish Army officer and politician who played a key role in the Liberal Triennium.
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Who is Rafael del Riego?+
Captain-General Rafael del Riego y Flórez was a Spanish Army officer and politician who played a key role in the Liberal Triennium.
What does the name Rafael mean?+
The name Rafael means "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Rafael del Riego born?+
Rafael del Riego was born on April 7, 1784.
When did Rafael del Riego die?+
Rafael del Riego died in 1823, at approximately 39 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Рафаэль)
The name Rafael is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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