José de Azlor y Virto de Vera the Marquis of San Miguel de Aguayo was the governor of the Mexican provinces of Coahuila and Texas between 1719 and 1722. During his tenure Aguayo retook Eastern Texas from France without firing a shot. He established or reestablished seven missions and three presidios and quadrupled the number of Spanish soldiers stationed in Texas.
order in office
10th governor of the Spanish Colony of Texas, 13th governor of Coahuila (1st time)
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