Juan Dominguez Palermo facts for kids
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Juan Dominguez de Palermo
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| Mayordomo of the Cabildo de Buenos Aires | |
| In office 1605–1606 |
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| Monarch | Philip III |
| Preceded by | ? |
| Succeeded by | ? |
| Regidor of the Cabildo de Buenos Aires | |
| In office 1605–1606 |
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| Monarch | Philip III |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Giovanni Domenico di Vargas
c. 1560 Palermo, Kingdom of Sicily |
| Died | June 9, 1635 Buenos Aires, Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Spouses | Isabel Gómez de Saravia María Rodríguez |
| Occupation | army politician merchant landowner |
| Profession | military man |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Spanish Empire |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Years of service | 1580-1635 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Fuerte de Buenos Aires |
| Battles/wars | Ottoman–Venetian War |
Juan Dominguez de Palermo (born around 1560 – died 1635) was a military officer and politician from Sicily. He worked in Buenos Aires when it was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru. This was a large Spanish territory in South America. Today, a well-known neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Palermo, is named after him.
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Early Life and Military Service
Juan Dominguez de Palermo was born in Sicily, an island that is now part of Italy. His parents were Domingo de Giovani and Maria de Vargas. He came from an important family.
He served in the military under a famous leader named John of Austria. Juan Dominguez de Palermo fought in places like Malta, Naples, and Spain. He was a captain in the Spanish Army.
Moving to Buenos Aires
Around 1590, Juan Dominguez de Palermo moved to the Río de la Plata area in South America. This region includes parts of modern-day Argentina and Uruguay.
He received large pieces of land in Buenos Aires. He owned several haciendas, which were like big farms or estates, in the areas outside the city.
Role in Government
Juan Dominguez de Palermo became an important person in the local government of Buenos Aires. This government was called the Cabildo de Buenos Aires.
He served as a regidor for many years. A regidor was like a city council member who helped manage the city's affairs. He also held the special job of Mayordomo of Buenos Aires. This role involved overseeing the city's money and business activities.
Family Life
Juan Dominguez de Palermo was married two times. His first wife was Isabel Gómez de Saravia. Her family had Spanish and Portuguese roots.
His second wife was María Rodríguez. She was a Creole, meaning she was born in the Americas but had Spanish ancestors.
Juan Dominguez de Palermo had a daughter named Juana Gómez de Saravia. She married Francisco de Melo Coutinho. Their families were also important figures from the time.
Images for kids
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Juan Dominguez de Palermo's signature
See also
In Spanish: Juan Domínguez Palermo para niños
