Juan José Navarro, 1st Marquess of Victoria
The Marquess of Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Captain general of the Navy | |
| In office 1750–1772 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Luis de Córdova y Córdova |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 November 1687 Messina, Sicily |
| Died | 5 February 1772 (aged 84) Cadiz, Spain |
| Spouse | María Josefa Gauset (m. 1711) |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army (1695-1715) Spanish Navy (1717-1772) |
| Years of service | 1695-1772 |
| Rank | Admiral (Spanish Navy) |
| Battles/wars | |
Admiral Juan José Navarro y Búfalo, 1st Marquess of Victoria, OSJ (30 November 1687 – 5 February 1772) was a Spanish military officer who served as the 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 Navy officers.