Miguel de Oquendo
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Miguel de Oquendo y Segura, Spanish
Admiral
. Born in Guipuzcoa, died at sea in 1588.
He was the father of Antonio de Oquendo
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Spain
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Admiral
Admiral
Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet . It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM"...
. Born in Guipuzcoa, died at sea in 1588.
He was the father of Antonio de Oquendo
Antonio de Oquendo
Antonio de Oquendo was a Spanish admiral; in 1639 he was in command of the Spanish forces at the Battle of the Downs.-Naval career:...
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Principal events of his life
- 1575 Took part with his owm ship in the voyage of Orán.
- 1582 As Captain General of the Guipúzcoa Squadron, took part in the Battle of TerceiraBattle of Punta DelgadaThe naval Battle of Ponta Delgada, Battle of São Miguel or Battle of Terceira took place on July 26, 1582, in the sea near the Azores, off São Miguel Island, as part of the War of the Portuguese Succession...
under Álvaro de Bazán. - 1583 Took part in the landing and conquest of Terceira, having himself reconnoitred its coast.
- 1588 With Recalde he was second in command of the Spanish ArmadaSpanish ArmadaThis article refers to the Battle of Gravelines, for the modern navy of Spain, see Spanish NavyThe Spanish Armada was the Spanish fleet that sailed against England under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia in 1588, with the intention of overthrowing Elizabeth I of England to stop English...
. His ship caught fire and had to be abandoned. He died at sea on the return journey.