Ildefonso Ramos Mexía

Ildefonso Ramos Mexía (1769–1854) was an Argentine military man and politician, who served as alcalde,[1] governor and legislator of Buenos Aires.[2]

Ildefonso Ramos Mexía y Ross
portrait of Ildefonso Ramos Mexía
Governor of Buenos Aires Province
In office
1820–1820
Preceded byManuel de Sarratea
Succeeded by?
Personal details
Born1769
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died1854
Buenos Aires, Argentina
NationalityArgentine
OccupationPolitician
Professionjurist
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Spain – until 1810
United Provinces of the River Plate
Years of service1806–1810
RankCaptain
Battles/warsBritish invasions of the River Plate
May Revolution

He was born in Buenos Aires, the son of Gregorio Ramos Mexía, born in Sevilla, and María Cristina Ross, belonging to a family of Scottish and Creole origin. He was married with his relative María Inés Basavilbaso, daughter of José Ramón Basavilbaso and María Lorenza Ferrín.[3]

References

  1. Historia de la Republica Argentina, Vicente Fidel López, 1888
  2. Historia de la Argentina, Volumen7, Vicente D. Sierra, 1967
  3. Crónicas y linajes de la Gobernación del Plata, Luis Enrique Azarola Gil, 1927
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.