Carlos Spano (Málaga, Spain; 1773 – † Talca, Chile; March 3, 1814) was a Spanish Army officer and hero of the Chilean War of Independence.
He supported the patriot side on the Chilean War of Independence, and in 1813 was promoted to Sergeant Major of Grenadiers.
On November 27, 1813, he was promoted to Colonel and named General Commander of Grenadiers in replacement of Juan José Carrera.
His name was given to one of the first units of the Peruvian navy, the brig "Colonel Spano".
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