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Arthur Sandes

Arthur Sandes

Born
1793-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1832-09-06 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born elsewhere

Arthur Sandes was born in County Kerry in 1793, though the exact location of his birthplace is unknown. 

Little is known about his early or private life. 

Arthur Sandes won his noteriety in the Spanish American Wars of Independence wherin he served as the commanding officer of the rifle battallion of the British Legions. 

He fought in many battles in South America, notably in Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. 

Arthur Sandes died on the 6th of September 1832 in Cuenca Ecuador where he was buried. 

Associated communities

Kerry

County Kerry, or Ciarraí in Irish, is located in the south-west of Ireland.  It is thought to be one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland and is home to the legendary Ring of Kerry – a 110 mile touring route.  Tralee is our county town and we have a population of approximately 147,554.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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  • John Leahy Farm, Abbeydorney

    Location: Kerry

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1840s

    Evictions in Kerry

    1849-05-04 12:00:00

  • 1890s

    1892 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1893-03-26 12:00:00

  • 1900s

    1903 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1905-11-12 12:00:00

  • 1900s

    1904 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1906-07-01 12:00:00