Alonso de Arce y Soria

Alonso de Arce y Soria (1654 - 1714) was a Spanish army's officer and politician,[2] who served during the Viceroyalty of Peru as governor of Buenos Aires.[3]

Alonso de Arce y Soria
Governor of Buenos Aires
In office
1712–1714
MonarchPhilip V
Preceded byJuan José de Muliloa
Succeeded byJosé Bermúdez de Castro
Personal details
Born1654
Cañete, Cuenca, Spain
Died1714
Buenos Aires, Argentina
SpouseMaría Claudia García de Arcos.[1]
OccupationGovernment
ProfessionArmy's officer
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Spanish Empire
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
Years of service1670-1710
RankGeneral
UnitTercios de Flandes

Biography

He was born in Cañete, Cuenca, Spain, the son of José de Arce and María López de Soria, belonging to a noble Castilian family. He performed his military career in the Reales Ejércitos, serving for more than forty years in Flanders.[4] He arrived in Buenos Aires in 1712 from Madrid,[5] where he had purchased the title of Governor and Captain general of the Río de la Plata provinces.[6]

He died on October 2, 1714, being replaced by Sergeant Major José Bermúdez de Castro.[7]

His son Alonso Arce Arcos, was married to María Báez de Alpoim, daughter of Juan Báez de Alpoim and Sabina Lavayén, belonging to a distinguished family of Buenos Aires.[8] His granddaughter María Bartolina de Arce, was married to Agustín Fernando de Pinedo, governor of Paraguay between 1772 and 1778.[9]

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