Antonio de Ulloa
Antonio de Ulloa (12 January 1716 – 3 July 1795) was a Spanish general, explorer, author, astronomer, colonial administrator and the first Spanish governor of Louisiana. He was born in Seville, the son of an economist.
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| Born | 12 January 1716 Seville, Spain |
| Died | 3 July 1795 (aged 79) Isla de León, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Known for | Platinum |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
Antonio De Ulloa Media
Portrait by unknown artist, Carl & Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation
Statue of Antonio de Ulloa in Madrid, sculpted by José Alcoverro in 1899
Bust of Antonio de Ulloa in Mitad del Mundo, Ecuador
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