Arsenio Martinez Campos (1831-1900). Engraving. Colored
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Arsenio Martinez Campos (1831-1900). Engraving. Colored
Arsenio Martinez Campos (1831-1900). Spanish military. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored
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1874 1879 Americana Anton Arturo Bourbon Campos Carretero Espanola Goatee Ilustracion Martinez Medal Medals Monarchy Restauration Revolution Sanchez Arsenio Martinez Campos
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Arsenio Martinez Campos (1831-1900), a prominent Spanish military officer and politician, is depicted in this beautifully colored engraving from "The Spanish and American Illustration," published in 1879. Born in La Coruña, Spain, Martinez Campos rose through the ranks of the Spanish military during the Bourbon Restoration, serving in various campaigns throughout Europe and the Americas. He gained particular fame for his role in the Cuban Revolution, where he led the forces that overthrew the Spanish colonial government in 1874. In this image, Martinez Campos is shown wearing the uniform of a captain in the Spanish army, complete with decorative medals on his chest. His stern expression and well-groomed goatee give him an air of authority and seriousness. The engraving also highlights his distinguished military career, with the caption noting his titles as a carretero (quartermaster) and anton (commander) in the Sanchez Bourbon regiment. Despite his military successes, Martinez Campos also played a significant role in Spanish politics. He was appointed governor of Cuba after the revolution, and later served as a senator and minister of war in the Spanish government. His political career was marked by his support for democratic reforms and his opposition to the monarchy, making him a key figure in the transition from the old regime to a more modern, democratic Spain. This engraving offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a complex and influential figure from Spanish history, capturing both his military and political achievements in vivid detail.
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