José Antonio Reynafé

José Antonio Reynafé (1796-1837) was an Argentine politician and military man of Irish roots, who served as acting Governor of Córdoba, Argentina.[2] In 1837 he was executed along with his brothers for the murder of Facundo Quiroga.[3]

José Antonio Reynafé
Governor of Córdoba, Argentina
In office
1832–1833
Preceded byJosé Vicente Reynafé
Succeeded byPedro Nolasco Rodríguez
Personal details
Born1796
Villa Tulumba, Córdoba, Argentina
Died1837
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Resting placeLa Recoleta Cemetery
Nationality Argentine
Political partyFederalist Party
Spouse(s)Lucía Funes.[1]
OccupationPolitician
Caudillo
merchant
ProfessionMilitia officer
Military service
UnitMilicias cordobesas
Battles/warsArgentine Civil Wars

He was born in Villa Tulumba, Córdoba, the son of Guillermo Queenfaith, born in Ireland, and Claudia Hidalgo Torres, belonging to an old Cordovan family.[4]

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