Juan Martínez de Recalde
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Admiral Juan Martínez de Recalde, KOS (c. 1540 – 23 October 1588) was a Spanish Navy officer who was named admiral of the fleet and second-in-command of the Spanish Armada, and commanded the San Juan de Portugal. He was a knight of the Order of Santiago.
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Juan Martínez de Recalde | |
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Birth name | Juan Martinez de Recalde |
Nickname(s) | Recalde |
Born | c. 1540 Bilbao, Biscay, Crown of Castile, Spain |
Died | 22 October 1588 (aged 47-48) A Coruña, Spain |
Allegiance | Spain |
Service/ | Spanish Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
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Awards | Order of Santiago [knight] |
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