Zacarías Supisiche (1843–1897) was an Argentine military man, who participated in the

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and

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. He began his military career fighting against troops of General

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, taking an active part during the battles of Cepeda and Pavón. His military campaigns also include his participation in the

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, and the Conquest of the Chaco. He was part of the troops loyal to the Government during

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, serving as head of the City Garrison participated in the Battle of

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against the

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revolutionaries.

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Argentina, National Census, 1869 Argentina, National Census, 1895
{{DEFAULTSORT:Supisiche, Zacarias 1843 births 1897 deaths Military personnel from Buenos Aires Argentine generals Argentine people of Italian descent Argentine people of Spanish descent Argentine Army officers Burials at La Recoleta Cemetery