Miguel de Oquendo
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Miguel de Oquendo y Segura, Spanish Admiral. Born in Guipuzcoa, died at sea in 1588.
Father of the famous Antonio de Oquendo.
[edit] 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 Terceira 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 Armada. His ship caught fire and had to be abandoned. He died at sea on the return journey.
