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Luis de Córdova y Córdova
Spanish admiral (1706 – 1796) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Córdova and the second or maternal family name is Córdova.
Admiral Luis de Córdova y Córdova (8 February 1706 – 29 July 1796) was a Spanish admiral. He is best known for his command of the Spanish fleet during the Anglo-Spanish War. His best remembered actions were the capture of two merchant convoys totalling 79 ships between 1780 and 1782, including the capture of 55 ships from a convoy composed of Indiamen, and other cargo ships 60 leagues off Cape St. Vincent.[1][2] In 1782 he battled the Royal Navy to a stalemate at the Battle of Cape Spartel, but failed to prevent the British relieving the Great Siege of Gibraltar.
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Luis de Córdova | |
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Born | 8 February 1706 Sevilla, Spain |
Died | 29 July 1796(1796-07-29) (aged 90) Cádiz, Spain |
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Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | Spanish-Barbary conflict
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