Francisco Javier de Morales y Castejón de Arroyo facts for kids
Francisco Javier de Morales y Castejón de Arroyo was an important Spanish soldier. He also served as the temporary leader, or governor, of Chile. His time as governor was from March 1770 to March 1772.
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Who Was Francisco Javier de Morales?
Francisco Javier de Morales was a Spanish soldier. He held a high position in the government of Chile. At that time, Chile was a part of the Spanish Empire. He was chosen to lead the region for a short period.
What Did a Governor Do?
A governor was like the main boss of a territory. They were in charge of many things. This included keeping order and managing the land. They also made sure laws were followed. Governors represented the King of Spain.
His Time as Governor (1770-1772)
Francisco Javier de Morales served as the interim governor. "Interim" means temporary. He took over after the previous governor, Juan de Balmaseda. Morales led Chile for about two years. After his term, Agustín de Jáuregui became the new governor.
Sources
- Diego Barros Arana, Vicuña Mackenna, Carlos Tomás, Historia jeneral de Chile Tomo VI, Published by R. Jover, 1886. Original from Harvard University, Digitized Sep 12, 2008, 483 pages
- Parte Quinta Capitulo IIX pp. 316–338
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| Preceded by Juan de Balmaseda y Censano Beltrán |
Royal Governor of Chile 1770–1772 |
Succeeded by Agustín de Jáuregui |
See also
In Spanish: Francisco Javier de Morales y Castejón de Arroyo para niños
