COMMANDER // 1754–1835
Juan Ruiz de Apodaca
Capitán General de la Real Armada EspañolaSpain1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1754 – 1835
Active service 1808 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 54.
Profile
Juan José Ruiz de Apodaca y Eliza, 1st Count of Venadito, OIC, OSH, KOC was a Spanish Navy officer and colonial administrator who served as the viceroy of New Spain from 20 September 1816 to 5 July 1821 during the Mexican War of Independence.
Battles (1)
1808