Luis Vicente de Velasco
Spanish naval commander (1711–1762) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Luis de Velasco, 1st Marquess of Salinas or Luis de Velasco Rami.
For other people with similar names, see Luis de Velasco (disambiguation).
Luis Vicente de Velasco e Isla (9 February 1711 - 31 July 1762) was a Spanish officer and naval commander in the Royal Spanish Navy. He is known for his valiant defense during the Siege of Havana in 1762, during which he was killed in action.
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Luis Vicente de Velasco | |
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Born | 9 February 1711 Noja, Spain |
Died | 31 July 1762(1762-07-31) (aged 51) Havana, Cuba |
Allegiance | Spain |
Service/ | Spanish Navy |
Years of service | 1732–1762 |
Rank | Commandant |
Commands | La Reina |
Battles/wars | Spanish conquest of Oran Anglo-Spanish War |
Relations | Iñigo José de Velasco (Brother) |
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