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Facundo Melgares

Last Spanish governor of New Mexico · Spain · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1775 to 1822 · aged 47

Facundo Melgares was a Spanish military officer who served as both the last Spanish Governor of New Mexico and the first Mexican Governor of New Mexico. Melgares was, like most of the officials of the Spanish crown in his time, a member of the Spanish upper class.

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He is described as a "portly man of military demeanour" and as "a gentleman and gallant soldier".

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Country
Spain
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1775 to 1822 · aged 47