Emilio Díaz Seminario

Manuel Emilio Díaz Seminario (1828 – 9 October 1906) was a Peruvian naval captain of the 19th century. He was the maternal brother of Peruvian admiral and war hero Miguel Grau Seminario and would be a major figure within the Peruvian Navy during the War of the Pacific.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Díaz and the second or maternal family name is Seminario.
Emilio Díaz Seminario
Native name
Manuel Emilio Díaz Seminario
Born1828
Sullana, Piura, Peru
Died9 October 1906(1906-10-09) (aged 77–78)
Lima, Lima Province, Peru
Allegiance Peru
Branch Peruvian Navy
Years of service1847–1902
Rank Capitán de navío
Commands heldBAP Amazonas
Battles/warsEcuadorian–Peruvian War
  • Blockade of Guayas

Spanish-South American War

War of the Pacific

Alma materPeruvian Naval School
RelationsPío Díaz (father)
María Luisa Seminario (mother)
Miguel Grau Seminario (maternal brother)
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