Martín de Alarcón
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Martín de Alarcón was the Governor of Coahuila and Spanish Texas from 1705 until 1708, and again from 1716 until 1719. He founded San Antonio, the first Spanish civilian settlement in Texas.
Quick Facts 5th Governor of Texas and 7th of Coahuila, Preceded by ...
Martín de Alarcón | |
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5th Governor of Texas and 7th of Coahuila | |
In office 1705–1708 | |
Preceded by | Mathias de Aguirre |
Succeeded by | Simón Padilla y Córdova |
9th Governor of Texas and 11th of Coahuila | |
In office 1716–1719 | |
Preceded by | Juan Valdez |
Succeeded by | José de Azlor y Virto de Vera |
Personal details | |
Profession | Political |
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