Alvaro de Bazán (Marquis of Santa Cruz) (1526-1588). Spanish marine and military. Admiral of Philip II. He led the taking of Tunis. In Lepanto he commanded the reserve fleet. Statue of Alvaro de Bazán, made in bronze by Mariano Benlliure (1862-1947). It was inaugurated by the Queen Regent María Cristina on 13 December 1891. It is located in the Plaza de la Villa in Madrid. Spain.

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