Birthdate: January 12, 1716
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Seville
Died: July 3, 1795
Antonio de Ulloa, a Spanish naval officer, scientist, and administrator, made significant contributions in various fields. He gained international recognition for his work during the French Geodesic Mission in Ecuador, where he conducted groundbreaking astronomical and natural observations. Ulloa’s reports notably included the first published observations of platinum as a new chemical element. He held important positions such as governor of Huancavelica in Perú and the first Spanish governor of Louisiana. However, his rule in Louisiana faced strong resistance and led to his expulsion during the Louisiana Rebellion of 1768. Ulloa later achieved the rank of vice-admiral in the Spanish Navy and served as its chief of operations.
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