Fernando Villaamil
Spanish travel writer · Spain · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1845 to 1898 · aged 52
Fernando Villaamil Fernández-Cueto was a Spanish Navy officer best known being the inventor of the modern destroyer concept and for his death in action during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War. He was the highest ranking Spanish officer to die in the conflict.
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About this person
Country
Spain
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1845 to 1898 · aged 52
