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Francisco de Eliza

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Spanish explorer

SpainHistorical FiguresLived 1759 to 1825 · aged 66
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Francisco de Eliza y Reventa was a Spanish naval officer, navigator, and explorer. He is remembered mainly for his work in the Pacific Northwest.

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Plano del Archipielago de Clayocuat, prepared during Francisco Eliza's 1791 expeditionPlano del Archipielago de Clayocuat, prepared during Francisco Eliza's 1791 expedition

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Francisco de Eliza y Reventa was a Spanish naval officer, navigator, and explorer. He is remembered mainly for his work in the Pacific Northwest. He was the commandant of the Spanish post in Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island, and led or dispatched several exploration voyages in the region, including through the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait of Georgia.

Country
Spain
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
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Lived 1759 to 1825 · aged 66
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