Matheo Olier

Matheo Olier (c.1697–1771) was a Spanish army officer and politician. He served during the Viceroyalty of Peru as Ayudante mayor in The Presidio of Buenos Aires.[1] He also served in Spain, in the Cantabria Regiment.[2]

Matheo de Olier y Cabreriza
Ayudante mayor of the Fort of Buenos Aires
In office
c.1737 – c.1760
Personal details
Born1691
Guadalajara, Spain
Died1771
Montevideo, Viceroyalty of Peru
NationalitySpanish
OccupationMilitia
ProfessionArmy officer
Military service
Allegiance Spain
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
RankLieutenant of Infantry
UnitCantabria Regiment

Biography

Matheo was born in Sigüenza to Sebastián de Olier y Sopuerta and Valenciana Cabreriza, belonging to a noble Spanish family. He was married to María Nicolasa García de la Huerta, daughter of Jacinto García de la Huerta and Petrona de los Reyes.[3]

Olier belonged to the Order of Bethlehemite Brothers.[4] In 1747, he had initiated procedures for admission in the Third Order of Saint Francis.[5] He and his wife were parents of Mariano Olier, priest in the Cathedral of Buenos Aires.[6]

In 1750 Matheo Olier, led the persecutions against the Portuguese ships, smugglers on the Parana de las Palmas.[7]

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References
  1. Archivum: revista de la Junta de Historia Eclesiástica Argentina, Volumes 20-22, 2001
  2. Archivo Artigas, Volume 1, Uruguay. Comisión Nacional Archivo Artigas
  3. Estudios genealógicos, heráldicos y nobiliarios en honor de Vicente de ..., by Instituto Luis de Salazar y Castro
  4. Acuerdos del extinguido Cabildo de Buenos Aires, José Juan Biedma, Archivo General de la Nacion
  5. Vida, pasión y muerte de Don José Gervasio Artigas Carrasco Arnal Rodríguez, Efraín Núñez Balestra
  6. Boletín, Volume 16, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Instituto de Investigaciones Históricas
  7. Historia de Zárate, 1689-1909, Vicente Raúl Botta
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