José Antonio Pareja
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Antonio Pareja | |
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Ferdinand VII | |
Preceded by | Francisco Antonio García Carrasco (As Royal Governor) |
Succeeded by | Juan Francisco Sánchez |
Personal details | |
Born | Cabra, Spain | 7 December 1757
Died | 21 May 1813 Chillán, Chile | (aged 55)
Children | José Manuel Pareja |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Spain |
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Biography
Youth and early career
Pareja was born in Cabra, near Córdoba, Spain and was fascinated with the Navy from childhood. He enlisted as a midshipman in 1771 and sailed in several naval task forces, attending many actions. He distinguished himself by taking the islands of St. Peter and St. Antiochus. From February 1778 to May 1782 he commanded a frigate and a private vessel as well as a brig. His wife was Josepha Septien.
In 1782 Pareja had fought with the British fleet and at
Trafalgar
In 1803 Pareja commanded the ship San Agustin and in February 1805 he acquired the ship of the
In June 1808, Pareja witnessed the battle and surrender of the French fleet of Admiral Rosily. After a period of leave in Madrid he was sent back to the department of Cadiz in 1809. He then commanded the ships Terrible and San Justo and in early 1810 all the forces of the Isla de León.
Chile
Pareja commanded the island until July 1810 when he was appointed Governor and
In the meantime, Brigadier
Legacy
Pareja's son, Vice Admiral José Manuel Pareja (1813–1865) commanded the Spanish fleet during the Chincha Islands War (1864–1866).
See also
- Chilean Independence
References
This article incorporates material from Volume 42 of the Universal Illustrated European-American Encyclopedia (Espasa) (Enciclopedia Universal Ilustrada Europeo-Americana), which, with a pre-1929 copyright, is in the public domain.