Aureliano José is the second illegitimate son of Colonel Aureliano and Pilar Turner, later, also becomes a famous colonel. He is much younger than his cousin and brother. But unlike his half-brother Arkadio, he knew who his mother was and even lived with her for a while. Aurieliano Jose was raised by his aunt Amaranta, who was in love with but could not achieve it. In his youth, he abandoned this hobby, since he was enlisted in the liberal army. At one time Aureliano accompanied his father in his campaigns, took part in hostilities. But returning to Makondo was killed as a result of disobedience to the authorities, escaping from the police brigade.
Aureliano José in the Essays