Jose de Mazarredo y Salazar
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Don Jose de Mazarredo Salazar de Muñatones y Gortázar Order of Santiago (Bilbao 1745 – Madrid, 1812) was a Spanish naval commander, cartographer, ambassador, astronomer and professor of naval tactics. He is considered to be one of the best Spanish naval commanders of all time.
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Vice-Admiral Don Joseph Mazarredo y Gortázar | |
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Nickname(s) | El Bilbaíno |
Born | 8 March 1745 Bilbao, Spain |
Died | 29 July 1812 Madrid, Spain |
Allegiance | Spain |
Service/ | Spanish Navy |
Years of service | 1771–1805 |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War
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