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Ildefonso Ramos Mexía

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Ildefonso Ramos Mexía y Ross
portrait of Ildefonso Ramos Mexía
Governor of Buenos Aires Province
In office
1820–1820
Preceded byManuel de Sarratea
Succeeded by?
Personal details
BornAugust 2, 1769
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedJune 24, 1854 (aged 84)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OccupationPolitician
Professionjurist
Signature
Military service
AllegianceSpain Spain – until 1810
Argentina United Provinces of the River Plate
Years of service1806–1810
RankCaptain
Battles/warsBritish invasions of the River Plate
May Revolution

Ildefonso Ramos Mexía y Ross (August 2, 1769 – June 24, 1854) was an Argentine military man and politician, who served as alcalde,[1] governor and legislator of Buenos Aires.[2]

He was born in Buenos Aires, the son of Gregorio Ramos Mexía, born in Sevilla, and María Cristina Ross, belonging to a family of Scottish and Creole origin. He was married with his relative María Inés Basavilbaso, daughter of José Ramón Basavilbaso and María Lorenza Ferrín.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Historia de la Republica Argentina, Vicente Fidel López, 1888
  2. ^ Historia de la Argentina, Volumen7, Vicente D. Sierra, 1967
  3. ^ Crónicas y linajes de la Gobernación del Plata, Luis Enrique Azarola Gil, 1927