Manuel Muñoz (Governor of Spanish Texas)
Manuel Muñoz | |
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28th Governor of the Spanish Colony of Texas | |
In office 1790–1798 | |
Preceded by | Rafael Martínez Pacheco |
Succeeded by | José Irigoyen |
Personal details | |
Born | March 19, 1730 Matamoros, Castile, Spain |
Died | July 28, 1798 San Antonio, Spanish Texas, New Spain |
Spouse | María Gertrudis de Cipiran |
Profession | Colonel and Political |
Manuel Muñoz (1730– July 27, 1798) was a soldier, colonel and governor of Texas between 1790 and 1798.
Early life
Muñoz was born in 1730, probably in Matamoros, a city in
Texas Governor
In 1790, Muñoz became governor of Texas. In 1792 Muñoz served as
Muñoz supervised trade among the settlers and the Native Americans and investigated illicit trade among the Spanish and French of Louisiana that existed before his term. In addition, he regulated the work of the Amerindians in their work on the churches and priestly quarters and declared that these works could only be carried out with permission from the commander general. He also "checked the mission and presidio accounts".[3]
Native Americans gained greater autonomy: Munoz converted
In 1795, Muñoz rose to
However, in 1796, Muñoz fell ill and asked
Personal life
Muñoz married María Gertrudis del Cipiran, who was also from Castile.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Handbook of Texas Online – Muñoz, Manuel. Posted by Marion A. Habig, O.F.M., on November 26, 2008. Accessed on October 9, 2010
- ^ Bremer, Thomas S. (2004). Blessed with Tourists: The Borderlands of Religion and Tourism in San Antonio. University of North Carolina Press.
- ^ a b c d Phares, Ross (1976). The Governors of Texas. Pages 41 - 42. Firebird Press.
- ^ Campbell, Randolph B. (2003). Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State. Oxford University Press, New York.