Juan de Amézqueta
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Juan de Amézqueta[1][2][3] (born c. 1595), was a captain in the Puerto Rican Militia who defended Puerto Rico from an invasion by the Dutch in 1625. He fought and wounded Captain Balduino Enrico (Boudewijn Hendricksz) who was ordered by the Dutch Government to capture Puerto Rico.
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Juan de Amézqueta | |
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Born | 1595 San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa Province, Spain |
Died | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Allegiance | Puerto Rican Militia |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | San Felipe del Morro Castle |
Battles/wars | Defense of San Juan (1625) |
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