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Sebastián de Eslava

1685–1759 · 18th century

Sebastián de Eslava was a Spanish general and viceroy of New Granada from 1740 to 1749. He directed the defence of Cartagena de Indias against the British attack of Admiral Edward Vernon in 1741, together with the admiral Blas de Lezo, and was rewarded with the title Marquis of la Real Defensa. He later served as Spain's secretary of war.

Sebastián de Eslava
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Viceroyalty of New Granada

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