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'''Bernardo Bonavía y Zapata''' (?? – December 2, 1812) was the Governor - [[Intendant#Spanish monarchy|Intendant]] of [[Durango]] (in the modern [[Mexico]]; 1796 - 1809), [[corregidor (position)|corregidor]] (in [[Mexico]]) and [[military commander]] of [[Texas]] (1809 - 1812). Bonavía was also appointed Governor of Texas in 1786, but he did not exercise this office, because he had to serve in other places. |
'''Bernardo Bonavía y Zapata''' (?? – December 2, 1812) was the Governor - [[Intendant#Spanish monarchy|Intendant]] of [[Durango]] (in the modern [[Mexico]]; 1796 - 1809), [[corregidor (position)|corregidor]] (in [[Mexico]]) and [[military commander]] of [[Texas]] (1809 - 1812). Bonavía was also appointed Governor of Texas in 1786, but he did not exercise this office, because he had to serve in other places. , was [[Order of Alcántara|Caballero de Alcántara]]. |
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Bernardo Bonavia y Zapata | |
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| 26ª Governor of the Spanish Colony of Texas | |
| In office 1786–1786 | |
| Preceded by | Domingo Cabello y Robles |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Martínez Pacheco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown Toro, Zamora (Castile and León, Spain) |
| Died | December 2, 1812 Unknown |
| Profession | Governor of Texas (1786), Governor - Intendant of Durango (in the modern Mexico, 1796 - 1809), corregidor in Mexico and military commander of Texas (1809 - 1812). |
Bernardo Bonavía y Zapata (?? – December 2, 1812) was the Governor - Intendant of Durango (in the modern Mexico; 1796 - 1809), corregidor (in Mexico) and military commander of Texas (1809 - 1812). Bonavía was also appointed Governor of Texas in 1786, but he did not exercise this office, because he had to serve in other places. During his political administration in New Spain, Bonavía liberalized the New Spain trade and commerce, establishing the new measures of trade and working in his functioning (especially in Texas).Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
In 1758, Bernardo Bonavía y Zapata began to serve the king of Spain. The King appointed him Governor of Texas in 1788. However, he had to serve in other places, so he did not exercise his office as governor of Texas.[1]
In August 25, 1789, Bonavia was appointed Corregidor and Intendente of a Mexican province.[2]
Later, in 1796, Bonavia was appointed by the King of Spain as Governor - Intendant of Durango (in the modern Mexico), remaining in that position until 1809, the date on which he was appointed military commander of Texas. Upon arrival in Texas, he asked all senior officials to submit written statements of their views about protection and development of Texas. Based on these reports and his own observations, recommended to Nemesio Salcedo y Salcedo, who was the commanding general of the Provincias Internas (Interior Provinces), to immediately strengthen the border defenses of Texas. In addition, Bonavia called a meeting with the governors of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Texas, with the aim to developing a discussion about the measures that should be taken to develop Texas; The group's recommendations were forwarded to the Commandant General on June 28, mainly centered in free trade and immigration. In addition, the Spanish military commander also established liberal reforms decided by Charles III of Spain in the commerce sector, especially in New Spain, developing it in the provinces of this place, especially in Texas.[1]
On July 20 of that year (1809), Bonavia called another meeting to discuss the establishment of a direct communication between the rivers of Texas and Veracruz, as well as opening a free trade port. He also recommended that, based on the decree of May 30, 1804, the provincial Presidios should be reorganized into regiments defense. However, this proposal was rejected.
In late 1810, Bonavia returned to Durango to suppress a revolt that was developing in favor of the independence of New Spain. So, Bonavía led royalist troops in Oaxaca in 1812, to face off against the liberating troops of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, being defeated. Bonavia was captured and executed on December 2 that year (1812).[1] However, according to other sources, he may have died, in 18 April 1833, with 93 years old.[3]
References
- ^ a b c BONAVIA Y ZAPATA, BERNARDO| The Handbook of Texas. Retrieved in july 6, 2014, to 20:30 pm. Posted by Frank Goodwyn.
- ^ D. Bernardo Bonavia y Zapata ... Corregidor de esta capital, e Intendente de la Provincia de México, teniendo acreditada la experiencia los movimientos, inquietudes y desazones que se originan en los pueblos de indios ... Mexico y agosto veinte y cinco de mil setecientos ochenta y nueve (in Spanish: D. Bernardo Bonavia and Zapata ... Corregidor of the capital, and Governor of the Province of Mexico, having proven experience movements, concerns and annoyances that originate in the Indian villages ... Mexico to August twenty-fifth, 1789).
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