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Gálvez, José, marquess de la Sonora |
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Gálvez, José, marquess de la Sonora(born 1720, Vélez-Málaga, Spain—died 1787, Aranjuez) Spanish colonial administrator. He was noted for his work as inspector general in New Spain (Mexico), in 1765–71, where he reorganized the tax system, formed a government tobacco monopoly, and occupied Upper California. As minister of the Indies (America) from 1775, he worked to expand commerce. He devised the intendancy system that was introduced in 1786. Gálvez is considered Spain's greatest colonial administrator. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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