Defence of Cartagena de Indias
Blas de Lezo organized the naval and fortress defence against Vernon’s much larger expedition.
Role range: 1739-1748
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Blas de Lezo Biography and Timeline
Follow Blas de Lezo through 3 dated historical records for Spain.
Blas de Lezo, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1741–1741Years on this page
1741
Fort San Lazaro
De Lezo reinforced the Spanish defence that defeated the British assault on Fort San Lazaro.
Role range: 1739-1748
Wounding of Blas de Lezo
De Lezo suffered further wounds during the defence and died later in the year after the British withdrawal.
Role range: 1739-1748
Records, sources and methodology
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