Luis Vicente de Velasco

Luis Vicente de Velasco
Born9 February 1711
Noja, Spain
Died31 July 1762(1762-07-31) (aged 51)
Havana, Cuba
AllegianceSpain
Service/branchSpanish Navy
Years of service1732–1762
RankCommandant
Commands heldLa Reina
Battles/warsSpanish conquest of Oran
Anglo-Spanish War
RelationsIñigo José de Velasco (Brother)

Luis Vicente de Velasco e Isla (9 February 1711 - 31 July 1762) was a Spanish officer and naval commander in the Royal Spanish Navy. He is known for his valiant defense during the Siege of Havana in 1762, during which he was killed in action.


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