José Basco y Vargas 1st Count of the Conquest of Batanes Islands Politician

José Basco y Vargas, 1st Count of the Conquest of Batanes Islands (Spanish: José Basco y Vargas, primer conde de la conquista de las islas Batanes (1733–1805) was a naval officer of the Spanish navy who served as the 53rd governor of the Philippines under the Spanish Empire, from 1778 to 1787. He was one of the most economic minded governor-generals that served in Spanish ruled Philippines.

Personal facts

José Basco y Vargas 1st Count of the Conquest of Batanes Islands
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1733
Birth place
Spain , Granada , Málaga
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1805
Place of death
Philippines

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Office holder

monarch
Charles III of Spain
office53rd Governor-General of the Philippines
successor
Pedro de Sarrio

Topical connections

Alessandro MalaspinaMilitary person
Alejandro O'ReillyPolitician

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