Pedro Porter Casanate
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Admiral Pedro Porter y Casanate (April 30, 1611 – February 27, 1662) was a Spanish sailor, soldier, explorer of California and Royal Governor of Chile from 1656 to 1662.
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Pedro Porter | |
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Royal Governor of Chile | |
In office 1656–1662 | |
Monarch | Philip IV |
Preceded by | Francisco Antonio de Acuña |
Succeeded by | Diego González Montero |
Personal details | |
Born | (1611-04-30)30 April 1611 Zaragoza, Spain |
Died | 27 February 1662(1662-02-27) (aged 50) Concepción, Chile |
Profession | Admiral |
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