Juan José Navarro, 1st Marquess of Victoria
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Juan José Navarro y Búfalo, 1st Marquess of Victoria, OSJ (Messina, 30 November 1687 – Isla de León Cadiz, 5 February 1772) was a Spanish military officer who served as first Captain general of the Navy from 1750 to 1772. A leading proponent of naval reform, he provided much of the practical curriculum for the Academia de Guardias Marinas, established in 1717 to provide professional training for Spanish marine officers.
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Juan José Navarro y Búfalo, 1st Marquess of Victoria | |
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Captain general of the Navy | |
In office 1750–1772 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 November 1687 Messina, Kingdom of Sicily |
Died | 5 February 1772(1772-02-05) (aged 84) Cadiz, Spain |
Spouse | María Josefa Gauset (1711–?) |
Children | Rosalía; Ignacia; |
Awards | Real Academia Española |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Spanish Army 1695 to 1715 Spanish Navy 1717 to 1772 |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | |
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