Born in Beriain in Navarre, he distinguished himself as a cadet during the War of Spanish Independence and later fought in the First Carlist War on the Liberal (Isabeline) side, leading a column as colonel.
He was born in Beriain in Navarre. He distinguished himself as a cadet during the War of Spanish Independence. He later fought in the First Carlist War on the Liberal (Isabeline) side. He later was leading a column as colonel.