José María Morel
José María Morel (1768 - 1825) was a Spanish merchant, who attended as a cabildante of Buenos Aires on May 22, 1810 (May Revolution).[1] He was the founder of the Morel family in the Río de la Plata, among whose distinguished members was the painter Carlos Morel (his son).[2]
José María Morel y Pérez | |
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Personal details | |
Born | 1768 Ferrol, Galicia, Spain |
Died | 1825 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Resting place | La Recoleta cemetery |
Nationality | Spanish |
Spouse(s) | Ana Joaquina Dupuy e Islas Juliana Miró y Farías |
Occupation | politician merchant |
Profession | syndic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Years of service | 1806-1807 |
Battles/wars | British invasions of the River Plate |
Biography
He was born in Ferrol, Galicia, Spain, and settled in Buenos Aires towards the end of 1780. He attended the School of the Consulate, a prestigious educational establishment of the city.[3]
He was one of the main merchants during the colonial and post colonial period of Buenos Aires.[4] In 1810 he was invited to take part in the Open Cabildo, supporting the continuity of Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros, in charge of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata.[5]
José María Morel y Pérez was married twice, first with Ana Joaquina Dupuy, and second with Juliana Miró, both ladies belonging to distinguished patrician families of Buenos Aires.[6]
References
- La Revolución de Mayo: La Junta de Buenos Aires, El Cabildo de Montevideo y la campaña oriental en 1810. Setembrino E. Pereda. 1928.
- Pintores del viejo Buenos Aires. José Luis Lanuza. 1961.
- Manuel Belgrano: los ideales de la patria. Instituto Nacional Belgraniano. 1995. ISBN 9789509517639.
- Buenos Aires y su banco. Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. 1981.
- Documentos para la historia del general don Manuel Belgrano, Volumen3,Parte1. Instituto Belgraniano Central (Buenos Aires, Argentina). 1982. ISBN 9789509497030.
- Anuario del Instituto de Historia Argentina, Temas5-6. Editorial de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata. 2006.