José de Zúñiga y la Cerda
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José de Zúñiga y la Cerda (1654–1725) was a Spanish nobleman, field marshal and governor of Spanish Florida (1699–1706) and Cartagena de Indias in present-day Colombia (1712–18). He served twenty-seven years in the Spanish Netherlands, rising to the rank of field marshal. He participated in the defense of the town of Melilla when it was besieged by the Moors.
Quick Facts 31st Governor of La Florida, Preceded by ...
José de Zúñiga y la Cerda | |
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31st Governor of La Florida | |
In office 1699 – 9 April 1706 | |
Preceded by | Laureano de Torres y Ayala |
Succeeded by | Francisco de Córcoles y Martínez |
Governor of Cartagena de Indias | |
In office 1706–1710 | |
Preceded by | Juan Díaz-Pimienta y Solanarubias |
Succeeded by | Jeronimo de Badillo |
Personal details | |
Born | 1654 Havana, Cuba |
Died | 1725 unknown |
Profession | field master and governor |
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