Arsenio Linares y Pombo

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Arsenio Linares y Pombo was a Spanish general best known for leading Spanish forces in Cuba during the Spanish–American War, particularly at the Battle of San Juan Hill.


Statements (26)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Spanish general
human
associatedWith Battle of San Juan Hill
Spanish colonial administration in Cuba
conflict Spanish–American War
countryOfCitizenship Spain
familyName Linares y Pombo
givenName Arsenio
historicalPeriod late 19th century
historicalSignificance key Spanish commander in the defense of Santiago de Cuba
militaryBranch Spanish Army
militaryRank general
name Arsenio Linares y Pombo
notableEvent Battle of San Juan Hill
notableFor commanding Spanish defenses at San Juan Heights
leading Spanish forces in Cuba during the Spanish–American War
notableRole commander of Spanish forces in Cuba
notableWork Command of Spanish forces at the Battle of San Juan Hill
occupation general
military officer
opponent United States
United States Army
placeOfActivity Cuba
Spanish colonial Cuba
sideInConflict Spain
theaterOfWar Cuban theater of the Spanish–American War


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