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Blas de Lezo, nacido en Pasajes

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Blas de Lezo, nacido en Pasajes

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The naval officer and strategist Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta was born in Pasajes in 1689; despite losing an eye, a leg and the use of an arm in various battles, he successfully led the defense of Cartagena de Indias against the British attack of 1741.

1689; 1741

Photo: Juan Lupión (CC BY 2.0)

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