Carlos María de la Torre y Navacerrada
Spanish soldier and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de la Torre and the second or maternal family name is Navacerrada.
Carlos María de la Torre y Navacerrada (27 February 1809 – 2 December 1879) was a Spanish soldier and politician. He served as Governor-General of the Philippines from 1869 to 1871, and is considered one of the most beloved Spanish governor-generals assigned to the Philippines.
Quick Facts 82nd Governor-General of the Philippines, Monarch ...
Carlos María de la Torre y Navacerrada | |
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82nd Governor-General of the Philippines | |
In office 23 June 1869 – 4 April 1871 | |
Monarch | Amadeo I |
Preceded by | Manuel Maldonado (acting) |
Succeeded by | Rafael Izquierdo y Gutiérrez |
Personal details | |
Born | (1809-02-27)27 February 1809 Seville, Spanish Empire |
Died | 2 December 1879(1879-12-02) (aged 70) Madrid, Spanish Empire[1] |
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