Ignacio Fernández de Agüero

Ignacio Fernández de Agüero (1630–1676) was a 17th-century Spanish soldier and administrator.[1] He served during the Viceroyalty of Peru as Mayor and General of Buenos Aires.[2]

Ignacio Fernández de Agüero
Alcalde of Buenos Aires
In office
1666–1667
MonarchCharles II of Spain
Preceded byAlejandro Gutiérrez de Lamadrid
Succeeded byJuan Báez de Alpoim
Personal details
Born1630
Santiago del Estero, Argentina
Died1676
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nationality Spanish
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionMilitary man
Signature
Military service
AllegianceSpain
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
RankGeneral

Biography

He was born on October 23, 1630 in Santiago del Estero (Argentina), son of Ñuño Fernández Lobo and Juana Valdenebro Agüero, born in Talavera de la Reina (Spain).[3] His wife, Mariana González de Acosta was daughter of Antonio González de Acosta, born in Portugal and María de Sanabria, belonging to the family of Antón García Caro and María Juana Gómez de Sanabria (granddaughter of Juan de Sanabria).[4]

In 1674 the King of Spain authorizes the encomienda of the tribes of the Serranos granted in their favor by governor of Buenos Aires and Paraguay Andrés de Robles.[5] In addition to serving as alcalde of Buenos Aires, Fernández de Aguero was also Alcalde de la Santa Hermandad (municipal magistrate), a post which covered the rural areas of the province of Buenos Aires.[6]

On April 6, 1668, Ignacio Fernández de Aguero was appointed member of the Inquisition, by appointment of the inquisitors of the city of Ciudad de los Reyes.[7]

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