He was 50 when he lost his sons to the French onslaught. He used his personal wealth to provide for the defenders, but also took part in the fight, falling wounded.
After the French were turned out by the Spanish in 1813, he was able to return to Zaragoza from Cádiz, where he had fled, being crippled and unable to fight. He was honoured by the city he had given everything to defend.
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