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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Villate and the second or maternal family name is de la Herra.
Blas Villate y de la Herra, count of Valmaseda (February 3, 1824, in Sestao – January 8, 1882, in Madrid) was a Spanish general. He was several times governor of Cuba:
- September 24, 1867 - December 21, 1867 (acting governor)
- December 13, 1870 - July 11, 1872
- March 8, 1875 - January 18, 1876 [1]
Blas Villate | |
|---|---|
 Blas de Villate Portrait | |
| Governor of Cuba | |
| In office December 13, 1870 - July 11, 1872 March 8, 1875 - January 18, 1876 | |
| Acting Governor of Cuba | |
| In office September 24 - December 21, 1867 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1824 Sestao, Spain |
| Died | January 8, 1882 (aged 57) Madrid, Spain |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Rank | General |