About José Samanez
Lived 1838 – 1887 (aged 49). José Samanez was a Peruvian explorer.
José Benigno Samanez y Ocampo (March 19, 1838 – November 14, 1887) navigated the rivers Apurimac, Ene, Tambo, Urubamba and Ucayali between 1883 and 1884, searching for the best way between the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. Born in Andahuaylas in 1838, he was father of David Samanez Ocampo, president of the transitional government of Peru of 1931. He died in Iquitos in 1887 at the age of 49 of yellow fever while being the city prefect.
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Who was José Samanez?
Peruvian explorer (1838-1887)
When was José Samanez born?
José Samanez was born on 19 March 1838 in Huancarama District.
When did José Samanez die?
José Samanez died on 14 November 1887 in Iquitos.
What was José Samanez's occupation?
José Samanez was an explorer.
What nationality was José Samanez?
José Samanez was Peruvian.
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