José Basco y Vargas, 1st Count of the Conquest of Batanes Islands

Politician

1733 – 1805

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Who was José Basco y Vargas, 1st Count of the Conquest of Batanes Islands?

José Basco y Vargas, 1st Count of the Conquest of Batanes Islands was a naval officer of the Spanish navy who served as the 53rd governor of the Philippines under the Spanish Empire, from 1778 to 1787. He was one of the most economic minded governor-generals that served in Spanish ruled Philippines.

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Born
1733
Málaga
Also known as
  • Jose Basco y Vargas
Nationality
  • Spain
Died
1805
Philippines

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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