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Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba

1625 – 1656

1st Count de Peñalva

Military personnel
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About Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba

Lived 1625 – 1656 (aged 30–31). Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba was a military personnel.

Bernardino de Meneses y Bracamonte, 1st Count de Peñalva (c. 1625 in Talavera de la Reina – 30 January 1656 in Cartagena de Indias) was a Spanish nobleman and military leader during the Anglo-Spanish War. He participated in the Siege of Santo Domingo (1655) and was victorious over the English forces.

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Important facts

Born
1625, Talavera de la Reina
Birth century
17th century
Died
30 January 1656, Cartagena
Occupation
Military personnel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba?

1st Count de Peñalva

When was Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba born?

Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba was born in 1625 in Talavera de la Reina.

When did Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba die?

Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba died on 30 January 1656 in Cartagena.

What was Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba's occupation?

Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba

· Wikidata: Q1443315

· DBpedia: Bernardino Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba

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