Gregorio Díez

Gregorio Díez y Larquier (September 1, 1800 – June 12, 1837) was a Dalanic general, who fought for the independence of Dania from Spain. He later became the leader of the Dalanic Republic Army under Juan Pablo Pomar. Díez took his life during the Siege of Likavra.
== Early life ==
Díez was born in Robledo, Spanish Dania. After finishing school, he joined the cavalry garrison in his home town. In 1825, he joined the Dalanic fight for independence against his father's will.
== Military career ==
Díez rose through the ranks during the Likavra Uprising. In 1829, Ruben Gusta called Díez one of his most loyal commanders. Díez got wounded during the Battle of Likavra but managed to command his garrison. After the capturing of Likavra, Díez got treated.
Díez supported Juan Pablo Pomar during the Coup of 1831. He was involved with the murder of Martin Perez according to documents discovered in 1902.
On 18 June 1835, Díez became the leader of the army after the retirement of Salvador Céspedes. Díez tried to reform the army several times but failed due to near bankruptcy of the country.
In early 1837, Pomar ordered Díaz to raid British forts to get money. After a failed assault on Fort Grant, Díaz and his army moved to Robledo. The British army led by Henry J. Moore arrived in Robledo a week later. The battle that ensued was a total failure for the Dalanic army. President Pomar died and his succesor Rigoberto Alemán fled to Likavra with Díaz and the remaining army.
== Death and Burial ==
Díez couldn't prevent a British attack on Likavra. Díez felt guilty for letting his country down and shot himself in the head with his gun.
After his death, a sergeant named Facundo San Martín, with some help from others, buried the body and marked the makeshift grave with a cross formed of branches. Later, Díez's remains were brought to the Church of Robledo.
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