- Born
- February 3, 1689
- Died
- September 7, 1741 (aged 52)
- Known as
- naval officer, military commander, soldier
Admiral Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta was a Spanish Navy officer best known for his victory at the 1741 Battle of Cartagena de Indias, where forces under his command defeated a large British invasion force under Admiral Edward Vernon.
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