Mariano Ricafort Palacín y Abarca
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ricafort and the second or maternal family name is Palacín y Abarca.
Mariano Ricafort Palacín y Abarca (1776–1846) was Governor of Cuba, Intendant of La Paz, part of Rio de la Plata, and the 61st Governor-General of the Philippines. He was an able administrator and a governor of judgment and energy.
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Mariano Ricafort Palacín | |
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61st Governor-General of the Philippines | |
In office October 14, 1825 – December 23, 1830 | |
Preceded by | Juan Antonio Martinez |
Succeeded by | Pasqual Enrile y Alcedo |
Governor of Cuba | |
In office 1832 – March 1834 | |
Preceded by | Francisco Dionisio Vives |
Succeeded by | Miguel Tacon |
Intendant of La Paz | |
In office 1816–1817 | |
Preceded by | José María Laudavere |
Succeeded by | Juan Sánchez Lima |
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Born | February 20, 1776 Huesca, Spain |
Died | October 16, 1846 Madrid, Spain |
Awards | Order of Isabella the Catholic, Order of Saint Ferdinand and of Merit, Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild, Order of St. Anna |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Spain |
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Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
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