Terry Clavin joined the Dictionary of Irish Biography project in 2006 and researches, writes and edits DIB entries, primarily on twentieth century and early modern figures. He has published hundreds of entries in the DIB, latterly with an emphasis on business, sport and journalism, and also helps select DIB entries for inclusion.
Águila, Don Juan del (c.1541?–1603?), Spanish general, was born in Barracco in the province of Avila, Spain. He joined the army, serving in Flanders, in the Mediterranean fighting the Turks, and then in Flanders once more, rising to become a commander of a regiment.…