Facundo Melgares (1775 Caravaca Murcia Spain – unknown) was a Spanish military officer who served as the last Spanish governor of New Mexico. Melgares was like most of the officials of the Spanish crown in his time a member of the Spanish upper class. He is described as a portly man of military demeanour and as a gentleman and gallant soldier.
active years end date
1821-09-27
active years start date
1821-09-27
birth place
Spain, Caravaca de la Cruz, Region of Murcia
order in office
1st Mexican governor of New Mexico, 63rd (and last) Spanish governor of New Mexico
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