Patricio Montojo y Pasarón
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Montojo and the second or maternal family name is Pasaron.
Rear Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasarón (September 7, 1839 – September 30, 1917) was a career Spanish naval officer who commanded Spain's Pacific Squadron based in the Philippines during the Spanish–American War. Considered a man of high ability and experience, he was given the difficult task of defending the Spanish Philippines with a small navy and low supplies against a larger U.S. Asiatic Squadron. Despite his valor and determination, Montojo's navy was defeated at the decisive Battle of Manila Bay by U.S. Navy Commodore George Dewey. He was later held accountable for the defeat and was court-martialed in Spain. Although the decision was later overturned, Montojo was still discharged from the Spanish Navy.
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Patricio Montojo | |
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Nickname(s) | "The fighting Montojo"[1] |
Born | (1839-09-07)September 7, 1839 Ferrol, Province of A Coruña, Spain |
Died | September 30, 1917(1917-09-30) (aged 78) Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain |
Allegiance | Spain |
Service/ | Spanish Navy |
Years of service | 1855–1899 |
Rank | Contraalmirante (Rear Admiral) |
Commands held | Pacific Squadron |
Battles/wars | Chincha Islands War |
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