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Toribio Montes

1749–1830 · 19th century

Toribio Montes was a Spanish general sent by the viceroy of Peru to put down the autonomous government of Quito. His forces took Quito in November 1812 and destroyed the last patriot army at Ibarra in December. As president of the Real Audiencia of Quito until 1817 he followed a relatively conciliatory policy towards the defeated patriots.

Toribio Montes
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State of Quito

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