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Born in Venezuela, soldier in Spanish Army, relocated to Cuba in 1820s, switched allegiance to Cuba against Spanish, wanted annexation of Cuba by U.S., joined forces with southern Americans to take Cuba, was unsuccessful and consequently executed. Mentioned in letter written by Frances Miller Seward to her son Augustus Henry Seward, dated September 1, 1851.

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Biography: 
Born in Venezuela, soldier in Spanish Army, relocated to Cuba in 1820s, switched allegiance to Cuba against Spanish, wanted annexation of Cuba by U.S., joined forces with southern Americans to take Cuba, was unsuccessful and consequently executed. Mentioned in letter written by Frances Miller Seward to her son Augustus Henry Seward, dated September 1, 1851.
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
Life of General Narciso Lopez; together with a detailed history of the attempted revolution in Cuba, from its first invasion at Cardinas, down to the death of Lopez, at Havana
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
A Flubustiero
Publisher Location: 
New York
Publisher Name: 
DeWitt & Davenport
Citation Notes: 
https://archive.org/details/lifeofgeneralnar00flib
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/history/cuban-history-biographies/narciso-lopez
Title of Webpage: 
Narciso Lopez
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