Bruno de Heceta
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Bruno de Heceta (Hezeta) y Dudagoitia (1743-1807) was a Spanish explorer of the Pacific Northwest.
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About this person
Bruno de Heceta (Hezeta) y Dudagoitia (1743-1807) was a Spanish explorer of the Pacific Northwest. Born in Bilbao of an old Basque family, he was sent by the viceroy of New Spain, Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, to explore the area north of Alta California in response to information that there were colonial Russian settlements there.
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SpainCategory
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1743 to 1807 · aged 64
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