James Florence Burke

James Florence Burke (c. 1771-1830s) was an Irish soldier and agent in the service of the United Kingdom.[1] He dedicated himself to the espionage in the Río de la Plata, arriving in Buenos Aires in the company of Thomas O'Gorman in 1805.[2]

James Florence Burke
Personal details
Bornc. 1771
Ireland
Diedc. 1830
Great Britain
NationalityBritish
Occupationmilitia
espionage
ProfessionMilitary man
Military service
Allegiance France - until 1793
United Kingdom
Branch/serviceFrench Army
British Army
Years of servicec.1787-c.1820
RankColonel
CommandsDillon's Regiment
2nd Regiment of Foot
Battles/warsNapoleonic Wars

Biography

He was born in Ireland, from a distinguished Irish family of Anglo-Norman roots.[3] He emigrated to France as a member of the Irish Brigades at the service of the French army, where he served until 1793.[4] Between 1794 and 1804, he was hired by the English government to perform espionage tasks in Germany and other parts of Europe.[5]

In 1804, he was incorporated into the English army, being entrusted a year later to travel to Buenos Aires as an undercover agent.[6] Installed in the city he stayed in the tavern Fonda de los Tres Reyes, where he was linked to the main families of Buenos Aires.[7] He also achieved links with important political figures of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, including Santiago de Liniers and Rafael de Sobremonte.[8]

James Florence Burke was related to the first English Invasion to the Río de la Plata. In 1808 he made a second trip to Buenos Aires, with the aim of encouraging the Independence movements of Buenos Aires.[9]

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References
  1. El General Beresford y el proyecto de independencia del Rio de la Plata:. Academia Nacional de Ciencias de Buenos Aires.
  2. The Forgotten Colony:. Andrew Graham-Yooll.
  3. Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage. Burke's Peerage Limited.
  4. Colonial Latin American Historical Review:. Spanish Colonial Research Center at the University of New Mexico.
  5. Las invasiones inglesas del Río de la Plata (1806-1807). Carlos Roberts.
  6. Boletín del Centro naval, Volúmenes89-90. Argentina. Ministerio de Marina.
  7. Todo es historia, Temas219-224. Todo es Historia.
  8. The Invasions of Buenos Aires, 1806-1807:. University of Liverpool, Institute of Latin American Studies.
  9. Congreso Internacional de Historia de América:. La Academia, 1961.
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