Juan Ángel Michelena
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Juan Ángel Michelena (1774 – 29 September 1831) was a Spanish naval officer, he fought against the Royal Navy in Cape St. Vincent, and participated heroically in the defense and reconquest of Buenos Aires against the English invaders.[1] He also served as Acting Governor of the city of Montevideo (Uruguay).[2]
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Birth name | Juan Angel de Michelena y Moreno |
Born | 1774 Maracaibo, Viceroyalty of New Granada |
Died | September 29, 1831 Ferrol, Spain |
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Allegiance | Spain |
Service/ | Spanish Navy |
Years of service | 1788-1831 |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | Batalla del Cabo de San Vicente Combate del Retiro Primer bombardeo de Buenos Aires Segundo bombardeo de Buenos Aires Combate naval del Buceo Batalla del Trocadero |
Awards | Legion of Honour Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild |
Spouse(s) | María del Carmen del Pino y Vera Muxica |
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He maintained great loyalty to the Spanish empire during the period of Independence wars.[3] In 1825, Juan Ángel Michelena was designate as Governor of the city and ports of Ferrol, Galicia.[4]