Isidro de Alaix Fábregas, Count ofVergara and Viscount ofVillarrobledo, (1790 inCeuta – October 15, 1853 inMadrid) was a Spanish general of theFirst Carlist War, supporting the cause of theLiberals, who backedIsabella II of Spain and her regent motherMaria Christina. Born atCeuta, Alaix fought during theSpanish War of Independence and also participated in the campaigns inSouth America against theindependence movements there.
He inflicted a serious defeat on theCarlist generalMiguel Gómez Damas at theBattle of Villarrobledo, which led to his promotion to the rank of general and the earning of the title ofViscount of Villarrobledo, as well as theCross of Saint Ferdinand. He later served as a senator-for-life,Minister of War, and served as interim president of the Council of Ministers from December 9, 1838 to February 3, 1839 –in effect, serving as head of the Spanish government.
As Minister of War, he signed theVergara Embrace, which ended the First Carlist War, and thereby earned the title ofCount of Vergara.
He died atMadrid.
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