About José Salas Valdés
Born 1750. José Salas Valdés was a Spanish explorer.
José Salas Valdés was a Spanish sailor of the late 18th century. He was an explorer of the Americas and Pacific. In 1793 he set out on a voyage of the South Pacific. He is credited with discovering Isla Salas y Gómez about to the northeast of Easter Island on 23 August 1793.
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Who was José Salas Valdés?
Spanish explorer
When was José Salas Valdés born?
José Salas Valdés was born in 1750.
What was José Salas Valdés's occupation?
José Salas Valdés was an explorer.
What nationality was José Salas Valdés?
José Salas Valdés was Spanish.
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