José de Moraleda y Montero
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José Manuel de Moraleda y Montero (1750 - 1810) was a Spanish naval officer and cartographer known for his explorations of Chiloé and the archipelagos of Patagonia in the late 18th century. During his lifetime he gained a reputation of sorcerer in Chiloé and is remembered so in local folklore. The first-order waterway of Moraleda Channel is named after him.
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José de Moraleda | |
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Born | 1750 Pasajes San Pedro, Spain |
Died | 1810 Callao, Viceroyalty of Peru |
Allegiance | Spain |
Service/ | Navy of Spain |
Commands held | Moraleda Expedition |
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