Dionisio Alcalá Galiano 1760-1805
A Spanish naval officer and explorer who famously navigated and mapped the complex waterways of the Strait of Georgia. During his 1792 expedition, he frequently crossed paths and cooperated with British Captain George Vancouver while charting the waters between Vancouver Island and the mainland.
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- Lived from 1760 to 1805
- Born: Oct 8, 1760, Priego de Córdoba, Spain
- Died: Oct 21, 1805, Cape Trafalgar, Spain
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Last updated: 2026-09-30