José de Moraleda y Montero

José Manuel de Moraleda y Montero (1750 - 1810) was a Spanish naval officer and cartographer known for his explorations of Chiloé and the archipelagos of Patagonia in the late 18th century. During his lifetime he gained a reputation of sorcerer in Chiloé and is remembered so in local folklore. The first-order waterway of Moraleda Channel is named after him.

José de Moraleda
Born1750
Pasajes San Pedro, Spain
Died1810
Callao, Viceroyalty of Peru
Allegiance Spain
Service/branch Navy of Spain
Commands heldMoraleda Expedition
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