Francisco de Miranda: Soldier & Patriot; Born at Caracas, 28 March 1750, Died in the Fortress of La Carraca, Cadiz, 14 July 1816 |
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active Admiral adventure allowance appointed arms army arrested arrived assistance Atlantic became become Britain British Government Cadiz Caracas carried circle close coast Colonies confidence course decided died England English escape Europe European expedition faith felt fortress France Francisco French friends friendship gave give Governor hands hope ideal impression increasing Independence interest introductions James John July Junta knowledge land later leave letter Liberator LIBRARY lived London lost manner meeting military Miranda months nature negotiations never Nicholas Vansittart North noted once opportunity organize Pall Mall passed patriots period persecution personalities Pitt political Pownall Precursor prepared prisoners Proposal reason received requests returned sent ship soon South America Spain Spanish America spirit stay Street successful sympathy Texas Thomas took travels tried Trinidad Turnbull turned United University Venezuela