José Solano y Bote
The Marquess of Socorro | |
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José Solano y Bote in front of Santa Rosa Bay coming to the rescue of General Gálvez | |
| Born | March 6, 1726 Zorita, Extremadura |
| Died | March 24, 1806 (aged 80) Madrid, Spain |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Service | Spanish Navy |
| Years of service | 1742–1806 |
| Rank | Captain general of the Navy |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Toulon (1744) Siege of Pensacola |
| Awards | Named Marquess de Socorro |
| Other work | Governor and Captain General of Venezuela (1763–71) Governor and Captain General of Santo Domingo (1771–79) |
Captain general of the Navy José de Solano y Bote, 1st Marquess of Socorro (March 6, 1726 – March 24, 1806) was a Spanish Navy officer and colonial administrator.