Joseph de Esparza

Joseph de Esparza (1667–1734) was an officer of the army and politician, who served as Regidor[1] and General Depository of Buenos Aires towards the beginning of the 18th century.[2]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Esparza and the second or maternal family name is Rodríguez.
Captain

Joseph de Esparza y Rodríguez
Depositario General of Buenos Aires
In office
1723–1734
MonarchPhilip V
Personal details
Born1667
Buenos Aires, Viceroyalty of Peru
Died1734
Buenos Aires, Viceroyalty of Peru
Resting placeSanto Domingo Convent
NationalitySpanish
Spouse(s)María Verdún
Occupationpolitician
ProfessionArmy officer
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Spanish Empire
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
Years of service1700–1734
RankCaptain
UnitFuerte de Buenos Aires

Biography

Esparza was born in Buenos Aires, the son of Alejo de Esparza y Ustarroz, Captain and Merchant, born in Navarra, and Escolástica Rodríguez Martínez, born in the city.[3] He was married to María Verdún de Villayzan,[4] daughter of Mateo Verdún de Villayzan and María Saravia, belonging to a distinguished family. He and his wife had at least two children, María Ignacia Esparza and Francisco Antonio Esparza y Verdún, who served as priest of the Cathedral of Buenos Aires.[5]

Joseph de Esparza held prominent political and military positions in Buenos Aires, including the post of the Alcalde de la Hermandad in the Pago de la Costa (San Isidro),[6] and Depositario General (Depositary General), in charge of the control of public revenues of Buenos Aires.[7] In 1726 he was commissioned by the Governor to supervise the slaughtering campaigns of cimarron cattle made in the Banda Oriental.[8]

Esparza had also served in the inspection of the English galleons of the South Sea Company stranded in the Río de la Plata.[9]

References
  1. Acuerdos del extinguido Cabildo de Buenos Aires, Archivo General de la Nacion (Argentina), 1928
  2. Boletín de la Academia Nacional de la Historia, Volume 2, Academia Nacional de la Historia, 1925
  3. De Navarra a Buenos Aires, 1580-1810, Instituto Americano de Estudios Vascos, 1996
  4. Padrones de la ciudad y compaña de Buenos Aires (1726-1810), Emilio Ravignani, 1955
  5. Revista de Historia de América, Números 117-119, Instituto Panamericano de Geografía e Historia, 1996
  6. Acuerdos del extinguido Cabildo de Buenos Aires, Volumen 23, P. E. Coni e hijos, 1928, 1928
  7. Boletín de la Academia Nacional de la Historia, Volúmenes 1-2, Academia Nacional de la Historia (Argentina), 1924
  8. Acuerdos del extinguido Cabildo de Buenos Aires, Archivo General de la Nación Argentina
  9. La trata de Negros en Río de la Plata durante el siglo 18, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Departamento Editorial, 1958, ISBN 9789509138087
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