José Fornaguera
José Fornaguera (1770s-1820s) was an officer of the Spanish army and politician.[1] He had a preponderant role in the defense and reconquest of Buenos Aires during the English invasions.[2]
José Fornaguera | |
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Personal details | |
Born | c. 1770 Catalonia, Spain |
Died | 1820s Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Nationality | Spanish |
Spouse(s) | Juana Ubiñas |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | militia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Branch/service | Spanish Army |
Years of service | 1790-1809 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | British invasions of the River Plate Mutiny of Álzaga |
Biography
Fornaguera was born in Catalonia (Spain) and had arrived in Buenos Aires at an early age. He was a prominent neighbor of Buenos Aires when the first English invasion. He took part in the meetings organized by Martín de Álzaga, in which also attended, Felipe de Sentenach.[3]
Fornaguera fought with great heroism against the English being graduated like Colonel of the Cuerpo de Voluntarios Artilleros de la Unión.[4] In 1809, he was one of the military leaders who rebelled against the viceroy of the Río de la Plata, Santiago de Liniers, during the Mutiny of Álzaga.[5] That same year he appeared before the Cabildo of Buenos Aires offering his help and that of his regiment to fight the French (Peninsular War).[6]
During the events of May 1810, Fornaguera was invited to participate in the Open Cabildo, giving his vote for the continuity of viceroy Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros.[7]
José Fornaguera married a lady of distinguished family, named Juana Ubiñas, born in Buenos Aires.[8] His son Rufino Fornaguera Ubiñas was established in the town of Quilmes, where he was the vice-president of the municipal council chaired by Juan Clark, an immigrant born in 1800 in Yorkshire, England.[9]
References
- Historia general de España y América,. Luis Suárez Fernández.
- Los Marinos en las invasiones inglesas. Laurio Hedelvio Destéfani.
- La defensa de Buenos Aires: en su 150 aniversario (1807-1957). Dirección General del Boletin Oficial e Imprentas del Ministerio del Interior.
- Documentos relativos a la actuación de Martín de Alzaga en la reconquista y en la defensa de Buenos Aires (1806-1807). Enrique Williams Alzaga.
- La Revolución de Mayo, Volumen 2. Enrique C. Corbellini.
- Miscelanea Americanista, Volume 1. Instituto Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo.
- Decretos, bandos, leyes y constituciones promulgadas en la Provincia de Buenos Aires desde el año 1810 hasta la fecha: 1810-1814:. Buenos Aires (Argentina : Province).
- Bautismos 1748-1811. Parroquia San Nicolás de Bari.
- Síntesis histórica de Quilmes, 1856-1966. Manuel Ales.