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Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz

1831 – 1907

Spanish admiral, the first Chief of Staff of the Spanish Navy (1831-?)

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Lived 1831 – 1907 (aged 75–76). Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz was a Spanish military personnel and naval officer.

Zoilo Sánchez de Ocańa y Vieitiz (27 June 1831 – 1907) was a Spanish Navy officer who served as the first Chief of Staff of the Navy from 14 July 1895 to 19 March 1896. As of 1869, he was a frigate captain on the war and navy section of the State Council. He was also made a Commander of the Order of Charles III in 1865, and in 1893 he had been awarded the Order of Naval Merit. It is likely that he was retired or died by the time the Spanish–American War broke out in 1898, as he was not present at a meeting of senior Spanish naval officers on 23 April 1898 that decided to send Admiral Pascual Cervera's squadron to Cuba.

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Important facts

Born
1831, Palencia
Birth century
Died
1907, Cartagena
Nationality
Positions held
Chief of Staff of the Navy
Awards
Order of Charles III; Order of Naval Merit; Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz?

Spanish admiral, the first Chief of Staff of the Spanish Navy (1831-?)

When was Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz born?

Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz was born in 1831 in Palencia.

When did Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz die?

Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz died in 1907 in Cartagena.

What was Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz's occupation?

Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz was a military personnel and naval officer.

What nationality was Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz?

Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz

· Wikidata: Q47794851

· DBpedia: Zoilo Sánchez de Ocaña y Vieitiz

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