José de Villamil

Politician, Deceased Person

1789 – 1866

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Who was José de Villamil?

José de Villamil or José Villamil was one of the fathers of the independence of Ecuador, founder of its navy, "conqueror" and first Governor of the Galápagos Islands and Minister of Foreign Relations. The city of General Villamil Playas is named in honor of him. José de Villamil was the younger brother of Felipe Martin de Villamil.

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Born
1789
Also known as
  • Jose de Villamil
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Died
1866

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on July 23, 2013

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