José Solano y Bote
José de Solano y Bote, 1st Marquess of Socorro (March 6, 1726 – March 24, 1806), was a Spanish naval officer.
The Most Excellent Captain General The Marquess of Socorro OSJ | |
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José Solano y Bote in front of Santa Rosa Bay coming to the rescue of General Gálvez | |
| Born | March 6, 1726 Zorita, Extremadura, Spain |
| Died | March 24, 1806 (aged 80) Madrid, Spain |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Service/ | Spanish Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1742–1806 |
| Rank | General Captain of the Spanish Royal Navy |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Toulon (1744) Siege of Pensacola (1781) |
| Awards | Named Marquiss de Socorro |
| Other work | Governor and Captain General of Venezuela (1763–71) Governor and Captain General of Santo Domingo (1771–79) |
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