Luis Germán Astete

Luis Germán Astete (Lima, 28 May 1832 – Huamachuco, 10 July 1883) was a Peruvian politician and sailor, hero of the War of the Pacific. He died fighting in the Battle of Huamachuco.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Astete and the second or maternal family name is Fernández de Paredes.
Luis Germán Astete
Birth nameLuis José Germán Astete Fernández de Paredes
Born(1832-05-28)28 May 1832
Lima, Peru
Died10 July 1883(1883-07-10) (aged 51)
Huamachuco, Peru
Allegiance Peru
Service/branchPeruvian Navy
Years of service1853–1883
RankCaptain
Battles/warsChincha Islands War
War of the Pacific
Spouse(s)Peregrina Guerrero y Álvarez Calderón
Children6
RelationsPedro de Astete Núñez (father)
María Manuela Fernández de Paredes y Noriega (mother)
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