Despite being severely wounded in fighting insurgents on the streets of Madrid , he rose to the rank of general of division in 1866 .
In 1863 Jovellar became a brigadier - general and the following year he was appointed under - secretary for war .
Despite being severely wounded in fighting insurgents on the streets of Madrid , Jovellar rose to the rank of general of division in 1866 .
In 1863 Jovellar became a brigadier - general and the following year he was appointed under - secretary for war .