José Presas y Marull facts for kids

José Presas y Marull (died 1842) was a Spanish lawyer, writer, politician, and historian. He was born in Catalonia, Spain. He also worked as a diplomat, which means he represented his country in other nations. One of his important roles was being the private secretary to Carlota Joaquina of Spain, a Spanish princess.

Early Life and Education

José Presas was born in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, a town in the Province of Girona. His parents were Jerónimo Roselló y Presas and Margarita Morull. Around 1790, he moved to Buenos Aires, which is now the capital of Argentina.

He studied at the College of San Carlos. It is believed he earned a law degree from the University of Saint Francis Xavier. José Presas was also related to Francisco Marull, who owned a pharmacy called Botica del Colegio. This pharmacy was located near the Church of San Ignacio.

Political Activities

In 1805, José Presas faced a difficult situation. He was arrested because people thought he wanted to cause problems for the government. The leader at the time was Viceroy Sobremonte. However, José Presas was later released.

He supported the British forces during their invasions in the Río de la Plata region. This area includes parts of modern-day Argentina and Uruguay. In 1808, he sought safety in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There, he became the secretary for Infanta Carlota Joaquina. She was a daughter of Charles IV of Spain, the King of Spain.

Connections and Relationships

José Presas y Marull had good relationships with people from the American and English communities. These communities lived in colonial Buenos Aires. For example, in 1804, he was the godfather to John Cook. John Cook was born in Boston, USA. He was baptized in the Cathedral of Buenos Aires on November 8, 1804.

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In Spanish: José Presas para niños