Estanislao del Canto

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is del Canto and the second or maternal family name is Arteaga.

Estanislao del Canto Arteaga (23 November 1840 – 23 June 1923) was a Chilean military figure who played a major role in the War of the Pacific (1879-1883) and the Chilean Civil War (1891). He also participated in the Occupation of the Araucanía (1861-1883) and the Chincha Islands War (1864-1865).

Estanislao del Canto Arteaga
Born	23 November 1840 Quillota, Chile
Died	23 June 1923 Santiago, Chile
Allegiance	Chile
Service / branch	Army
Years of service	1856 - 1897
Rank	Maj. Gen.
Battles / wars	Revolution of 1859 Occupation of Araucanía Chincha Islands War War of the Pacific Battle of Pucará Chilean Civil War Battle of Dolores Battle of Pozo Almonte Battle of Concón Battle of Placilla

Biography

Personal life

He married Doralisa Toske.

Military career

He entered the military school on 1856 and graduated as sublieutenant, beginning his active duty on 1859 due to the revolution of that same year.

References

• Mihovilovich Gratz, Alejandro. "General Estanislao del Canto Arteaga". diarioconcepción.cl (in Spanish). Diario Concepción. Retrieved 7 October 2023.