Juan Martín Díez, nicknamed El Empecinado, was a Spanish military leader and guerrilla fighter, who fought in the Peninsular War.
On October 8, 1808, the privilege of using the name Empecinado was granted to Juan Martín Díez, not only for himself,... Wikipedia
Born: September 5, 1775, Castrillo de Duero, Spain
Died: August 19, 1825 (age 49 years), Roa de Duero, Spain
Place of burial: Mausoleo del Empecinado, Burgos, Spain
Battles/wars: War of the Pyrenees; Peninsular War
Nickname(s): "El empecinado"; (The undaunted)