Martin Perez

Martin Perez y de Cañete (11 August 1780 - 9 September 1831) was a Dalanic revolutionary who founded and led the Likavra Atacantes in the Likavra Uprising. 
After the independence of Dania, Perez was appointed leader of the Dalanic Republic Army. He was later dismissed by opponnent Juan Pablo Pomar. 
On September 9, 1831, Perez was assassinated by Fabián Sanz.
== Early life ==
Perez was born in Likavra. His father was a lawyer. Perez attended the military school of Cabezaro in Likavra.
== Dan War ==
During the Dan War, Perez fought in the 2nd army led by Ruben Gusta. Perez fought during the Battle of Santa Maria, San Pedro and Ararca.
== Likavra Uprising ==
=== Likavra Atacantes ===
In 1822, Martin Perez started the Likavra Atacantes. The Atacantes grew bigger during 1822 and 1825. Perez made himself the general of the Atacantes and his friend Bruno Cabal his subordinate general. Before the war Perez ask Ruben Gusta to join Atacantes. Gusta declined the offer but after the war began he joined the rebel side.
=== Siege of Mursa ===
The Likavra Uprising started on March 1, 1825. After the first conflicts in Likavra the Atacantes led by Perez started the Siege of Mursa. The Spanish held onto the city by defending it bravely. After two days the Atacantes retreated.
=== Battle of Cumana and Busmente ===
Martin Perez made himself general of the 1st army and attacked the cities of Cumana and Busmente. The campaign was successful and Perez expanded the influence of the rebellion.
Perez was also working on gaining recognizion from France, but he was unsuccessful. After that he agreed to make Ruben Gusta the first president of Dania. He also made Gusta head of the army and only fought in minor battle the rest of the war.
=== Battle of Likavra ===
Perez didn't took part in the battle, instead he traveled to Champ-Axe to talk with the Governor General of French West Dania.
During the visit, news of the fall of Likavra and the surrender of Gón del Caudillo reached Perez. Perez traveled back to Likavra and became one of the signers of the Independence Act of 1830.
== Leader of the Dalanic Republic Army ==
Perez was appointed as leader of the Dalanic Republic Army in 1830 by Ruben Gusta. Perez reformed the army several times before his dismissal.
== Assassination ==
On September 9, 1831, Perez was shot by Fabián Sanz in the parliament building during an argue with Juan Pablo Pomar and Salvador Céspedes. After the death of Ruben Gusta, Pomar became president. Perez was against his presidency and demanded elections. Perez got dismissed by Pomar. According to some historians, Fabian Sanz was hired by Pomar to kill his opponent.
Category:1780 births
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Category:Likavra Uprising
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