José Solano y Bote
Spanish admiral (1726–1806) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Solano and the second or maternal family name is Bote.
José de Solano y Bote, 1st Marquess of Socorro (March 6, 1726 – March 24, 1806), was a Spanish naval officer.
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The Marquess of Socorro | |
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Born | March 6, 1726 Zorita, Extremadura, Spain |
Died | March 24, 1806(1806-03-24) (aged 80) Madrid, Spain |
Allegiance | Spain |
Service/ | Spanish Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1742–1806 |
Rank | General Captain of the Spanish Royal Navy |
Battles/wars | Battle of Toulon (1744) Siege of Pensacola (1781) |
Awards | Named Marquiss de Socorro |
Other work | Governor and Captain General of Venezuela (1763–71) Governor and Captain General of Santo Domingo (1771–79) |
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