Tomás Marín de Poveda

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Tomás Marín González de Poveda Marquis of Cañada Hermosa (Lúcar, Granada; February 26, 1650 - Santiago; October 20, 1703) was a Spanish colonial administrator who served as Royal Governor of Chile.

He a son of Tomás López Marín and María González de Poveda who arrived in Chile for the first time in 1670 with the government of Juan Henríquez. He later returned to Spain, where in 1683 he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and named Governor of Chile. However, he was obligated to wait for the term of the serving governor, José del Garro, to expire. This meant that he could not assume his post until 1692, holding it until 1700.

His administration was marked by the War of Arauco, the expeditions of various pirates against Chilean trade, and the competition between the various functionaries of the Real Audiencia of Chile. During his term, he founded the cities of Rengo (Villa Hermosa) and Chimbarongo.

After his tenure, he received the title Marquis of Cañada Hermosa. He died in Santiago a year later, in 1703.

Preceded by Marcos José de Garro Senei de Artola

Royal Governor of Chile 1692-1700

Succeeded by Francisco Ibáñez de Segovia y Peralta