About José de León y Echales
José de León y Echales was a Spanish politician.
José de León y Echales ( – December 1699, Trinidad) was the Spanish governor of Trinidad in 1699. He was killed by an arrow in the Arena Massacre, taking three days to die, his body was thrown into a river, where it was found by the Spanish.
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Who was José de León y Echales?
Spanish governor of Trinidad
When did José de León y Echales die?
José de León y Echales died on 1 December 1699.
What was José de León y Echales's occupation?
José de León y Echales was a politician.
What nationality was José de León y Echales?
José de León y Echales was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José de León y Echales. https://biography.guide/jose-de-leon-y-echales/
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