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3 unusual facts about Arthur Sandes


Arthur Sanders

Arthur Sandes (1793-1832), Irishman who fought in the Venezuelan war of Independence

Arthur Sandes

Sandes came to Venezuela to join the Regiment of Rifles lead by Colonel Frederick Campbell taking part in the "expedition of the Five Colonels" but Rifles never reached his destination.

Arthur Sandes (Dublin or Kerry, 1793 - Cuenca (Ecuador) 6 September 1832), was the commanding officer of the Rifle Battalion of the British Legions in the Spanish American wars of independence.



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