Francisco de Cuellar
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Francisco de Cuéllar (Valladolid, Spain, 1562)[citation needed] was a Spanish sea captain who sailed with the Spanish Armada in 1588 and was wrecked on the coast of Ireland. He gave a remarkable account of his experiences in the fleet and on the run in Ireland.[1]
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Captain Francisco de Cuéllar | |
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Personal details | |
Born | 1562 Valladolid,[citation needed] Spain |
Died | After 1606 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Spanish Empire |
Branch/service | Spanish Navy |
Years of service | 1581-1606 |
Rank | Capitán |
Battles/wars | War of the Portuguese Succession Anglo-Spanish War • Spanish Armada |
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