Manuel de Velasco y Tejada Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Manuel de Velasco y Tejada, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Spain.

2 records1702–17022 events1 places

Chronological biography

1702

Loss of Treasure FleetOctober 1702

Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Admiral · Treasure Fleet Commander · Vigo Bay

Velasco's fleet is captured, burnt, or sunk after the harbour defences collapse.

Treasure Fleet at VigoOctober 1702

Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Admiral · Treasure Fleet Commander · Vigo Bay

Velasco commands the Spanish treasure fleet sheltered inside Vigo Bay.

Titles and roles

Admiral · Treasure Fleet Commander

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.