Melchor de Navarrete
Spanish colonial governor of Cartagena
Born
January 17th, 1693
332 years ago
Died
August 28th, 1761
264 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Colombia
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Served as colonial governor of Cartagena de Indias from 1739 to 1742. Later governed Spanish Florida from 1749 to 1752 and Yucatán from 1754 to 1758. His administration involved managing colonial affairs and overseeing the implementation of trade and defense measures in the regions under his authority.
Governed Cartagena de Indias from 1739 to 1742
Governed Spanish Florida from 1749 to 1752
Governed Yucatán from 1754 to 1758
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