March 1741Defence of Cartagena de IndiasSebastian de Eslava
Eslava coordinated the colonial government, army, militia, and fortifications during the British siege.
Historical records for Spain in 1741, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Eslava coordinated the colonial government, army, militia, and fortifications during the British siege.
Blas de Lezo organized the naval and fortress defence against Vernon’s much larger expedition.
De Lezo reinforced the Spanish defence that defeated the British assault on Fort San Lazaro.
De Lezo suffered further wounds during the defence and died later in the year after the British withdrawal.
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