militar - History Lab https://historylab.es Wed, 18 May 2022 14:25:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://historylab.es/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-icono-historylab-32x32.jpg militar - History Lab https://historylab.es 32 32 File on the merits and services of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra https://historylab.es/file-on-the-merits-and-services-of-miguel-de-cervantes-saavedra/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=file-on-the-merits-and-services-of-miguel-de-cervantes-saavedra Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:33:04 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/expediente-sobre-los-meritos-y-servicios-de-miguel-de-cervantes-saavedra/ File of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra containing the Memorial in which he describes his military merits and services

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]]> File on the merits and services of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, containing the following documents: 1.- Memorial (apparently in Cervantes’ own handwriting) in which he sets out his merits and services performed in Italy, in the battle of Lepanto and elsewhere, on the occasion of requesting the granting of any of the four vacant posts he sets out: the accounting of the New Kingdom of Granada, the governorship of Soconusco, the accounting of the galleys of Cartagena de Indias, or the corregimiento of the city of La Paz (1590). Folios 1-2 2.- Certification given by the Duke of Sesa confirming the merits and services of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1578). Folio 3. 2.- Information at the request of Rodrigo de Cervantes, father of Miguel de Cervantes, made in Madrid before a court mayor to prove that he is his son, that he is noble, the services he contracted in Italy, that he was captive in Algiers and that because his father is poor he will not be able to ransom him (1578). Folios 4-13. 3.- Information made in Algiers before the Trinitarian Redemptor Father Fray Juan Gil and before the notary Pedro de Rivera, at the request of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, in which the services he has done and the great labours he suffered in his captivity are stated. All verified with the certification of the said redeeming father (1580). This information was made a few days after the rescue of Cervantes. Folios 14-52.

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]]> Application for the licence and privilege to print Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote https://historylab.es/application-for-the-licence-and-privilege-to-print-miguel-de-cervantes-don-quixote/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=application-for-the-licence-and-privilege-to-print-miguel-de-cervantes-don-quixote Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:33:04 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/expediente-de-solicitud-de-licencia-y-privilegio-de-impresion-de-el-quijote-de-miguel-de-cervantes/ It contains the memorial of Miguel de Cervantes requesting the licence and privilege to print the book entitled "El Ingenioso Hidalgo de la Mancha" for 20 years and the report of the royal chronicler Antonio de Herrera, dated 11 September 1604 in Valladolid, in favour of granting the requested licence.

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]]> In the 17th century, in the face of the general situation of crisis, the field of literature experienced a brilliant period. Its main features can be defined as national exaltation, popular character and defence of traditions. Among the different disciplines, the theatre and the picaresque novel stood out. Cervantes, together with Lope de Vega, Quevedo, Calderón and Góngora were some of the main figures of the period.

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]]> Correspondence of José Domingo de Mazarredo and Xavier María de Munibe, Count of Peñaflorida https://historylab.es/correspondence-of-jose-domingo-de-mazarredo-and-xavier-maria-de-munibe-count-of-penaflorida/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=correspondence-of-jose-domingo-de-mazarredo-and-xavier-maria-de-munibe-count-of-penaflorida Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:33:04 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/correspondencia-de-jose-domingo-de-mazarredo-y-xavier-maria-de-munibe-conde-de-penaflorida/ Correspondence from José Domingo de Mazarredo y Gortazar (Naval Ensign of the Royal Navy. Full Member) addressed to the Count of Peñaflorida

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]]> Jose de Mazarredo Salazar (1745-1812), born in Bilbao, reached the rank of Admiral and Lieutenant General of the Navy. One of the most outstanding sailors in the history of Spain, he was a man of science as well as an outstanding organiser of naval tactics. Author of various works and leader of several scientific expeditions, his military work did not prevent him from presiding over the General Assemblies of Vizcaya in 1808 in which Joseph Bonaparte was sworn in as Lord of Vizcaya.

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]]> Correspondence between Miguel José de Azanza and José de Mazarredo Salazar. https://historylab.es/correspondence-between-miguel-jose-de-azanza-and-jose-de-mazarredo-salazar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=correspondence-between-miguel-jose-de-azanza-and-jose-de-mazarredo-salazar Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:33:04 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/correspondencia-de-miguel-jose-de-azanza-con-jose-de-mazarredo-salazar/ Correspondence of José Domingo de Mazarredo and Gortazar with Miguel Jose de Azanza

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]]> It contains four letters addressed by Mazarredo to Azanza: 1. On the transfer of Azanza from Cádiz to El Puerto [de Santa María], and considerations regarding the defence of Cádiz against the English (on board. 8 July 1797). It ends with two expressions written in Basque. 2. On the transport and itineraries of the ship “El Monarca”, whose departure for America was scheduled for the following 20 January, criticising the unclear instructions of the superior (Island, 27 December 1797). Attached is a copy of a letter from José Mazarredo to José Justo Salcedo [y Arauco], in command of the ship “El Monarca”, which in turn inserts another of “19 of the current” from D. Juan Lángara [Minister of the Navy] to Mazarredo (Cádiz. 25 December 1797). 3. On the evolution of the meteorological weather (Island. 17th in the afternoon [probably January 1798]). 4. Sends letter from Mr. Lángara [Minister of the Navy] to Azanza, enclosed, who is not to be found, and announces that his preparations have been approved by the superiority (Island. 18 in the evening [probably January 1798]).

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]]> Minutes of the Extraordinary General Assemblies of the Señorío de Vizcaya https://historylab.es/minutes-of-the-extraordinary-general-assemblies-of-the-senorio-de-vizcaya/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minutes-of-the-extraordinary-general-assemblies-of-the-senorio-de-vizcaya Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:33:04 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/actas-de-las-juntas-generales-extraordinarias-del-senorio-de-vizcaya/ Minutes of the Extraordinary General Assemblies of the Señorío de Vizcaya, held on 26, 27 and 28 August 1808 in Bilbao.

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]]> Printed minutes of the Extraordinary General Meetings of the Lordship of Biscay, held on 26, 27 and 28 August 1808 in Bilbao, and presided over by José Domingo de Mazarredo, Minister of the Navy. Joseph I Bonaparte was present at these meetings.

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]]> Offices of José Domingo de Mazarredo, Minister of Marina. https://historylab.es/offices-of-jose-domingo-de-mazarredo-minister-of-marina/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=offices-of-jose-domingo-de-mazarredo-minister-of-marina Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:33:04 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/oficios-de-jose-domingo-de-mazarredo-ministro-de-marina/ Oficios de José de Mazarredo, Minister of the Navy, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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]]> Jose de Mazarredo Salazar (1745-1812), born in Bilbao, reached the rank of Admiral and Lieutenant General of the Navy. One of the most outstanding sailors in the history of Spain, he was a man of science as well as an outstanding organiser of naval tactics. Author of various works and leader of several scientific expeditions, his military work did not prevent him from presiding over the General Assemblies of Vizcaya in 1808 in which Joseph Bonaparte was sworn in as Lord of Vizcaya.

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]]> Merits of Diego Molano Flores https://historylab.es/merits-of-diego-molano-flores/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=merits-of-diego-molano-flores Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:33:04 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/meritos-de-diego-molano-flores/ List of merits and services of Diego Molano Flores, captain of Spanish armour horses, in the tercios de Flandes, captain of Spanish armour horses, in the tercios de Flandes. References: -Captain Agustín Vázquez. -Captain Leandro de Huidobro. -Captain Juan de San Martín Cerbera. -Captain Pedro Lorenzo Sordet.

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]]> The Army of Flanders is considered to be the army that the Spanish Monarchy established to defend the territories of the Spanish Netherlands from 1516 until the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. After the signing of this Treaty, in addition to putting an end to the War of Succession, the Monarchy lost control of its dominions in Flanders.

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]]> List of the tercios and regiments of infantry and cavalry that make up the army in the states of Flanders https://historylab.es/list-of-the-tercios-and-regiments-of-infantry-and-cavalry-that-make-up-the-army-in-the-states-of-flanders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=list-of-the-tercios-and-regiments-of-infantry-and-cavalry-that-make-up-the-army-in-the-states-of-flanders Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:33:04 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/listado-de-los-tercios-y-regimientos-de-infanteria-y-caballeria-que-componen-el-ejercito-en-los-estados-de-flandes/ List of the Spanish, Italian, Irish, Irish, Scottish, English, Burgundian, Walloon and German tercios and regiments of infantry and cavalry, which make up the army in the states of [Flanders (Belgium)], with an expression of those which have been reformed.

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]]> The Army of Flanders is considered to be the army that the Spanish Monarchy established to defend the territories of the Spanish Netherlands from 1516 until the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. After the signing of this Treaty, in addition to putting an end to the War of Succession, the Monarchy lost control of its dominions in Flanders.

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]]> File on José Juan de Cadalso Vázquez https://historylab.es/file-on-jose-juan-de-cadalso-vazquez/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=file-on-jose-juan-de-cadalso-vazquez Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:32:58 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/expediente-de-jose-juan-de-cadalso-vazquez/ Genealogy of the student of the Royal Seminary of Nobles of Madrid: José Juan de Cadalso Vázquez Vizcarra de Andrade. Native of Cadiz. He entered the Royal Seminary in 1758. Proofs of nobility with information from witnesses.

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]]> Record of José de Cadalso Vázquez to enter as a student at the Real Seminario de Nobles de Madrid. Known as a man of letters for writing works such as Cartas Marruecas and Noches Lúgubres, he was a career military man who began his training in the classrooms of the Real Seminario de Nobles de Madrid.

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]]> File on Tomás López Pacheco https://historylab.es/file-on-tomas-lopez-pacheco/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=file-on-tomas-lopez-pacheco Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:32:58 +0000 https://historylab.es/2022/02/19/expediente-de-tomas-lopez-pacheco/ Genealogy of the student of the Royal Seminary of Nobles of Madrid: Tomás Lezo Pacheco y Olaverrieta. Born in Cadiz, 1733. Son of D. Blas de Lezo, squadron commander of the Royal Navy. He entered the Royal Seminary in 1747. Baptismal certificate and testimony of nobility.

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]]> File on Tomás Lezo Pacheco, son of the sailor Blas de Lezo and Josefa Mónica Pacheco y Solís, mistress of El Cañal and the Palace of Obieco; to enter as a student at the Royal Seminary of Nobles in Madrid. Born in El Puerto de Santa María on 6 August 1733, Tomás began his service as a marine guard in 1748, being appointed ensign of frigates in 1753, ensign of the Spanish Guards Rifles in 1755, ensign of Grenadiers in 1761, 2nd lieutenant of Rifles in 1763, 2nd lieutenant of Grenadiers in 1768 and 1st lieutenant of Rifles in 1769. In 1775 he applied for the government of Tucumán, vacant due to the death of the previous incumbent. In 1776 he was appointed governor of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, where he died in 1782.

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