Melchor de Mediavilla y Azcona
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Melchor de Mediavilla y Azcona, (?-?) was the acting governor of Texas
between 1727 and 1731.
Captain of the Presidio
of Bexar and acting governor
of Texas
, replacing the Governor Fernando Pérez de Almazán
, after the resignation and departure from it. He ruled the state until 1731, when the Viceroy of New Spain, Juan de Acuña, marqués de Casafuerte
appointed a new governor, Juan Antonio Bustillo y Ceballos
. While his government was taking place, the Inspector Pedro de Rivera y Villalón
revised political management of Mediavilla and he found errors in his ruling the presidio. This meant that the state (then province) needed more official than this had been until then, and this is what he said to the Viceroy. These were therefore appointed new officers for the state. After the nomination, they needed to sell at prices expensive supplies, these supplies, however, were previously used by the officers. According to John Augustine Morfi, Mediavilla left the government of Texas fought with the Viceroy, for he had rejected the reforms recommended by the inspector. Mediavilla actually never been confirmed in his position as governor for the Viceroy. For example, when the Canarian people
came to San Antonio on March 9, 1731, Mediavilla was still in charge of the province of Texas, but it was Juan Antonio Perez de Almazan, captain of the local prison, who welcomed them and given accommodation in the best houses of the soldiers.
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
between 1727 and 1731.
Biography
Melchor de Mediavilla y Azcona was born in the early eighteenth century. In 1727, he was appointedCaptain of the Presidio
Presidio
A presidio is a fortified base established by the Spanish in North America between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. The fortresses were built to protect against pirates, hostile native Americans and enemy colonists. Other presidios were held by Spain in the sixteenth and seventeenth...
of Bexar and acting governor
Acting governor
An acting governor is a constitutional position created in some U.S. states when the governor dies in office or resigns. In some states, the governor may also be declared to be incapacitated and unable to function for various reasons, including illness and absence from the state for more than a...
of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, replacing the Governor Fernando Pérez de Almazán
Fernando Pérez de Almazán
Fernando Pérez de Almazán was an emissary Spanish and Governor of Texas - Biography :Fernando Perez de Almazan was born in the early eighteenth century, but their place of birth is unknown...
, after the resignation and departure from it. He ruled the state until 1731, when the Viceroy of New Spain, Juan de Acuña, marqués de Casafuerte
Juan de Acuña, marqués de Casafuerte
Juan de Acuña y Bejarano, 2nd Marquis of Casa Fuerte was a Spanish military officer and viceroy of New Spain.-Background:...
appointed a new governor, Juan Antonio Bustillo y Ceballos
Juan Antonio Bustillo y Ceballos
Juan Antonio Bustillo y Ceballos was a soldier and governor of Texas and Coahuila, Mexico. He also served as alcalde ordinario in Mexico City.- Biography :...
. While his government was taking place, the Inspector Pedro de Rivera y Villalón
Pedro de Rivera y Villalón
Pedro de Rivera y Villalón was a brigadier general in the Spanish army, which was sent to New Mexico in 1724 to inspect the frontier defenses of New Spain.- Biography :...
revised political management of Mediavilla and he found errors in his ruling the presidio. This meant that the state (then province) needed more official than this had been until then, and this is what he said to the Viceroy. These were therefore appointed new officers for the state. After the nomination, they needed to sell at prices expensive supplies, these supplies, however, were previously used by the officers. According to John Augustine Morfi, Mediavilla left the government of Texas fought with the Viceroy, for he had rejected the reforms recommended by the inspector. Mediavilla actually never been confirmed in his position as governor for the Viceroy. For example, when the Canarian people
Isleños
Isleño is the Spanish word meaning "islander." The Isleños are the descendants of Canary Island immigrants to Louisiana, Cuba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and other parts of the Americas....
came to San Antonio on March 9, 1731, Mediavilla was still in charge of the province of Texas, but it was Juan Antonio Perez de Almazan, captain of the local prison, who welcomed them and given accommodation in the best houses of the soldiers.