Santos Benavides
Santos Benavides (November 1, 1823 – November 9, 1891) was a Confederate colonel during the American Civil War. Benavides was the highest-ranking Tejano soldier in the Confederate military.
Santos Benavides | |
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| Born | November 1, 1823 Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexican Republic |
| Died | January 9, 1891 (aged 67) Laredo, Texas, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Laredo, Texas |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Service/ | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–65 (CSA) |
| Rank | Colonel (CSA) |
| Commands held | 33rd Texas Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Second Cortina War |
| Other work | Merchant, rancher |
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