1961 Explores and Colonizers of Americas

Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta 1689 – 1741. Spanish admiral and one of the greatest commanders and strategists in the history of the Spanish Navy, with only one eye, one leg and one hand. Defended the city of Catagena against Admiral Vernon in 1741. Nickname Patapalo (Pegleg) and Mediohombre (Half-man) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blas_de_Lezo

 No.: SG1436
Country Spain
Date 1961
Disability Amputee|| Blind/sight impairment
Meta philately, stamps, digital disability, theme, imagery of disability on postage stamps, outside centre, 1919, Blas de Lezo, y Olavarrieta,Explorer, Colonizer
Number SG1436

Back


Lastest news