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

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José Solano y Bote in front of Santa Rosa Bay coming to the rescue of General Gálvez
BornMarch 6, 1726
Zorita, Extremadura, Spain
DiedMarch 24, 1806(1806-03-24) (aged 80)
Madrid, Spain
Allegiance Spain
Service/branchSpanish Royal Navy
Years of service17421806
RankGeneral Captain of the Spanish Royal Navy
Battles/warsBattle of Toulon (1744)
Siege of Pensacola (1781)
AwardsNamed Marquiss de Socorro
Other workGovernor and Captain General of Venezuela (1763–71)
Governor and Captain General of Santo Domingo (1771–79)
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