Antonio de Ulloa
Spanish explorer, naval officer, colonial official, and naturalist
Antonio de Ulloa (12 January 1716 – 3 July 1795) was a Spanish general, explorer, author, astronomer, colonial administrator and the first Spanish governor of Louisiana. He was born in Seville, the son of an economist.
Antonio de Ulloa | |
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Born | Seville, Spain | 12 January 1716
Died | 3 July 1795 Isla de León, Spain | (aged 79)
Nationality | Spanish |
Known for | Platinum |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
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