Antonio Ricaurte (June 10, 1786 in Villa de Leyva, Colombia – March 25, 1814 in San Mateo, Venezuela) was a patriot of the Independence of Colombia and Venezuela and captain of Bolívar's army. He is remembered as the martyr of the Battle of San Mateo, where, in a heroic action, he blasted an enemy stronghold by immolating himself.
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10 June 1786 Villa de Leyva, Boyacá
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Died |
25 March 1814 (aged 27)
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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