Juan de Lezica y Torrezuri
Juan de Lezica y Torrezuri (1709–1784) was a Spanish nobleman, politician and merchant, who served as alcalde and regidor of Buenos Aires.[1]
Juan de Lezica y Torrezuri | |
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| Mayor of Buenos Aires | |
| In office 1766–1767 | |
| Monarch | Charles III of Spain |
| Preceded by | Eugenio Lerdo de Tejada |
| Succeeded by | Vicente de Azcuénaga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1709 Biscay, Spain |
| Died | April 11, 1784 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Resting place | Santo Domingo convent |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | architect engineer |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Spanish Empire |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Commands | "La Atrevida" |
Biography
He was born in Cortézubi, Vizcaya, Spain, the son of Juan de Lezica y Gaçeaga and María de Torrezuri, belonging to a noble family of Basque roots.[2] He was married to Elena de Alquiza y Peñaranda, born in La Paz daughter of Felipe de Alquiza and Juana María de Peñaranda.[3]
Among other duties of public official, Juan de Lezica y Torrezuri was the commander of "La Atrevida", a militia of the Cuerpo de Blandengues de la Frontera de Buenos Aires, in charge of punitive expeditions against infidel Indians.[4] He also served as mayor of 1st vote of Buenos Aires and of La Paz.[5] In 1755, he founded the town of Luján.[6]
References
- Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana, J. Espasa, 1928, 1928
- Historia de la familia en el Río de la Plata, Editorial Sudamericana, 2004, ISBN 9789500724791
- Res gesta, Tema 22, Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales, 1987
- Historia de la Guardia de Luján, Archivo Histórico de la Provincia de Buenos Aires Dr. Ricardo Levene, 1989
- Diccionario biográfico colonial argentino, Institución Mitre, 1945
- Historia de Nuestra Señora de Lujan, Jorje María Salvaire, 1885