Juan Vicente de Güemes, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo
Spanish general and viceroy of New Spain (1738–1799) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Güemes Padilla Horcasitas and the second or maternal family name is Aguayo.
Juan Vicente de Güemes Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo (Spanish, with variant name: Juan Vicente de Güemes Pacheco de Padilla y Horcasitas, segundo conde de Revillagigedo) (5 April 1738 in Havana – 2 May 1799 in Madrid) was a Spanish military officer and viceroy of New Spain from 17 October 1789 to 11 July 1794. He is known as a great reformer and one of the finest administrators of the Spanish colonial era.
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The Count of Revillagigedo | |
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52nd Viceroy of New Spain | |
In office 17 October 1789 – 11 July 1794 | |
Monarch | Charles IV |
Preceded by | Manuel Antonio Flórez |
Succeeded by | Miguel de la Grúa Talamanca, 1st Marquis of Branciforte |
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Born | Juan Vicente de Güemes Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo (1738-04-05)5 April 1738 Havana, Cuba |
Died | 2 May 1799(1799-05-02) (aged 61) Madrid, Spain |
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