Francisco García Romero facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Francisco García Romero
Alcalde of Buenos Aires
In office 1617–1618
Monarch	Philip III of Spain
Preceded by	Gabriel Sánchez de Ojeda
Succeeded by	Antón Higueras de Santana
Personal details
Born	1559 Cáceres, Spain
Died	c. 1630 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Army officer
Military service
Allegiance	Spain
Branch/service	Spanish Army
Rank	Captain

Francisco García Romero was an important Spanish military officer and explorer. He lived a long time ago, from 1559 to around the 1630s. He played a big part in the early history of what is now Argentina, especially in the city of Buenos Aires.

Francisco García Romero: A Pioneer in Buenos Aires

From Spain to South America

Francisco García Romero was born in 1559 in a city called Cáceres, Spain. His parents were Francisco García Moroto and Inés Martin. In 1603, he traveled across the ocean and arrived in the Rio de la Plata region. This area is now part of Argentina and Uruguay.

His Important Roles in Buenos Aires

Once in the Rio de la Plata, Francisco García Romero took on many important jobs. He held several political positions in the city of Buenos Aires. These roles were part of the Buenos Aires Cabildo, which was like the city council or local government back then.

He served as an alcalde, which was similar to a mayor or a judge. He was also a fiel ejecutor, someone who made sure rules about trade and prices were followed. Another role he had was attorney general, representing the city's legal interests. He also served as a deputy, acting as a representative for the people in the Cabildo.

Family Life

Francisco García Romero got married in Asunción, a city that is now the capital of Paraguay. His wife was Mariana González de Santa Cruz. Her parents were Bartolomé González de Villaverde and María Santa Cruz. Mariana came from a well-known family of early Spanish settlers in the region.

See also

In Spanish: Francisco García Romero para niños