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Jorge Juan y Santacilia, sailor and scientist

Novelda, El Vinalopó Mitjà, Alicante

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Jorge Juan y Santacilia, sailor and scientist

Historical milestone · Novelda, El Vinalopó Mitjà, Alicante

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He was born in Novelda in 1713. He took part in the geodesic expedition that measured the arc of meridian in the viceroyalty of Peru, reformed the Navy's arsenals applying English techniques and directed the Academy of Naval Guards of Cádiz until his death in 1773.

1713-1773

Photo: Guías Arco (Public domain)

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