1. Home
  2. / Alessandro Malaspina of Mulazzo
  3. / In what form did Alejandro Malaspina sign his letters in Spanish?

In what form did Alejandro Malaspina sign his letters in Spanish?

  • Alessandro

  • Alejandro

  • Alexander

  • Alexandro

Answer

The answer is "Don Alexandro Malaspina." He was an Italian-born Spanish naval officer and explorer who led the Spanish Malaspina Expedition to the Americas and the Philippines from 1789 to 1794. He used the name "Don Alexandro Malaspina" when signing his letters in Spanish, adopting the Spanish spelling of his first name "Alejandro" as "Alexandro." He is primarily known for this form of his name in historical contexts.
Exploring the Legacy of Alejandro Malaspina: A Quiz on the Spanish Explorer

Exploring the Legacy of Alejandro Malaspina: A Quiz on the Spanish Explorer

Take the Alessandro Malaspina of Mulazzo Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox