Nicolás Antonio de Arredondo

Nicolás Antonio de Arredondo (1740 - id. 1802) was a Spanish soldier and politician born in Madrid. He worked as viceroy of the Río de la Plata.

Career

Before entering politics Arrendondo fought in wars on Italy, where he earned military prestige. He was sent to America and took political roles in Cuba. Afterwards, he was designed as governor in La Plata, modern Bolivia. In 1789 he was designated as viceroy of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, after the departure of Nicolás del Campo.^[1] As viceroy, he improved the layout of the streets of Buenos Aires and fortified the city of Montevideo. He created local councils and police corps, gave a boost to animal husbandry, mediated between the conflicts of business people and ranchers, and fought against contraband. He resigned in 1795 and returned to Spain, remaining in politics until his death.

References

1. ^ "Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata". http://www.mundoandino.com/Argentina/Viceroyalty-of-the-Rio-de-la-Plata. Retrieved 2009-11-06. 

Preceded by Nicolás del Campo

Viceroy of the Río de la Plata 1789–1795

Succeeded by Pedro Melo de Portugal y Villena

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Name	Arreondo, Nicolas Antonio
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Date of birth	1740
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Date of death	1802
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