Calixto Garcia

ModernGeneralCuba1839 — 1898

Cuban general in three wars of independence.

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Quick Facts

Born

1839

Died

1898

Country

Cuba

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score45.5

Calixto Garcia — Complete Timeline

1868 AD

Capture of BayamoWar◆ Major

Garcia participated in the capture of Bayamo, the first major rebel victory of the Ten Years' War. The city became the provisional capital of the Cuban Republic in Arms.

Ten Years' WarBattleCuban Independence

Impact: regional

1874 AD

Refusal to Surrender at San LuisWar

Garcia was captured by Spanish forces at San Luis but refused to surrender. He was imprisoned in Spain but later escaped and returned to Cuba to continue fighting.

Ten Years' WarPrisoner of WarEscape

Impact: national

1879 AD

Participation in the Little WarWar

Garcia fought in the Little War, a failed uprising against Spanish rule. The conflict ended quickly due to lack of resources and internal divisions, but Garcia continued to advocate for independence.

Little WarCuban IndependenceUprising

Impact: regional

1898 AD

Battle of GuantánamoWar◆ Major

Garcia led Cuban forces in the Battle of Guant

Spanish-American WarBattleUS-Cuba Alliance

Impact: regional