Montalvo

[ mawn-tahl-vaw ]

/ mɔnˈtɑl vɔ /

Gar·ci Or·dó·ñez de

[gahr-thee awr-th aw-nyeth th e] /gɑrˈθi ɔrˈðɔ nyɛθ ðɛ/, 15th-century Spanish writer.

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Montalvo was the first to urge that Cuba be protected not alone with land fortifications and batteries but also by naval vessels.
The History of Cuba, vol. 1|Willis Fletcher Johnson
Am I a rat that I should be bolted from my hole thus by this ferret of a Montalvo?
Lysbeth|H. Rider Haggard
The advantage thus gained was mercilessly pressed by the Rojas family, with the purpose of compelling the retirement of Montalvo.
The History of Cuba, vol. 1|Willis Fletcher Johnson
Then with a courteous and all-embracing bow Montalvo sat down.
Lysbeth|H. Rider Haggard

Montalvo at any rate gave the appearance of striving to suppress it.
The History of Cuba, vol. 1|Willis Fletcher Johnson