Juan Martínez de Recalde
Juan Martínez de Recalde | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Juan Martinez de Recalde |
| Nickname(s) | Recalde |
| Born | c. 1540 Bilbao, Biscay, Crown of Castile, Spain |
| Died | 22 October 1588 (aged 47-48) A Coruña, Spain |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Branch | Spanish Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Order of Santiago [knight] |
Admiral Juan Martínez de Recalde, KOS (c. 1540 – 23 October 1588) was a Spanish Navy officer who was named admiral of the fleet and second-in-command of the Spanish Armada, and commanded the San Juan de Portugal. He was a knight of the Order of Santiago.