Juan Bautista Baigorria
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Juan Bautista Baigorria
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| Born | Unknown San Luis Province, Argentina[1] |
| Died | February 3, 1813 |
| Allegiance | Argentina |
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| Rank | Soldier |
| Battles/wars | Battle of San Lorenzo |
Juan Bautista Baigorria, also known as Granadero Baigorria, was born in San Luis Province and died at the Battle of San Lorenzo on 3 February 1813, was an Argentine soldier. He died in battle and became famous by having saved his commander when he stopped a royalist from bayonnetting then-colonel José de San Martín.[2]
Military career
Baigorria was part of the 1st company of Regiment of Mounted Grenadiers. He was at the Battle of San Lorenzo, on 3 February 1813. When a royalist soldier tried to kill his commanding officer, then-colonel San Martín who had a leg pinned under his fallen horse, Baigorria killed the enemy with his lance. San Martín's horse had been wounded and felled by a royalist who shot the animal, which then caught the colonel on his leg. This action by Baigorria allowed Private Juan Bautista Cabral to help the colonel and save his life.[2] Baigorria died in this action after being wounded by a royalist.
He is remembered and honored with the town of Granadero Baigorria in Santa Fe Province, named after him.
