Antonio María de Bucareli y Ursúa, 46.º Virrey de la Nueva España, gobernador y capitán general

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About Antonio María de Bucareli y Ursúa, 46.º Virrey de la Nueva España, gobernador y capitán general

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Antonio María de Bucareli y Ursúa (sometimes spelled Bucareli y Urzúa) (January 21, 1717 in Seville, Spain – April 9, 1779 in Mexico City) was a Spanish military officer, governor of Cuba, and Viceroy of New Spain (1771–1779) during the time of Spanish colonization of California. He was Knight of Justice of the Order of Malta.

An able administrator, he improved the public treasury, commerce, and the monetary system. Mexican historians consider him one of the most outstanding viceroys.

Bucareli Sound, in Alaska, and Avenida Bucareli, in Mexico City, are named after him.

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Antonio María de Bucareli y Ursúa, 46.º Virrey de la Nueva España, gobernador y capitán general's Timeline

1717
January 21, 1717
Seville, Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain
1779
April 9, 1779
Age 62
Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico