Matheo Olier
Matheo Olier (c.1697–1771) was a Spanish army officer and politician. He served during the Viceroyalty of Peru as Ayudante mayor in The Presidio of Buenos Aires.[1] He also served in Spain, in the Cantabria Regiment.[2]
Matheo de Olier y Cabreriza | |
|---|---|
| Ayudante mayor of the Fort of Buenos Aires | |
| In office c.1737 – c.1760 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1691 Guadalajara, Spain |
| Died | 1771 Montevideo, Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Militia |
| Profession | Army officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Spain |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant of Infantry |
| Unit | Cantabria Regiment |
Biography
Matheo was born in Sigüenza to Sebastián de Olier y Sopuerta and Valenciana Cabreriza, belonging to a noble Spanish family. He was married to María Nicolasa García de la Huerta, daughter of Jacinto García de la Huerta and Petrona de los Reyes.[3]
Olier belonged to the Order of Bethlehemite Brothers.[4] In 1747, he had initiated procedures for admission in the Third Order of Saint Francis.[5] He and his wife were parents of Mariano Olier, priest in the Cathedral of Buenos Aires.[6]
In 1750 Matheo Olier, led the persecutions against the Portuguese ships, smugglers on the Parana de las Palmas.[7]
References
- Archivum: revista de la Junta de Historia Eclesiástica Argentina, Volumes 20-22, 2001, 2001
- Archivo Artigas, Volume 1, Uruguay. Comisión Nacional Archivo Artigas, 1950
- Estudios genealógicos, heráldicos y nobiliarios en honor de Vicente de ..., by Instituto Luis de Salazar y Castro, 1978, ISBN 9788400037796
- Acuerdos del extinguido Cabildo de Buenos Aires, José Juan Biedma, Archivo General de la Nacion, 1931
- Vida, pasión y muerte de Don José Gervasio Artigas Carrasco Arnal Rodríguez, Efraín Núñez Balestra, 2004, ISBN 9789974781528
- Boletín, Volume 16, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Instituto de Investigaciones Históricas, 1933
- Historia de Zárate, 1689-1909, Vicente Raúl Botta, 1948