José Basco y Vargas

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José Basco y Vargas was the 44th governor of the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule, from 1778 to 1787. He was the most economic minded governor-general. He established the Sociedad Económica de los Amigos del País, or the Economic Society of Friends of the Country. He also made the colony independent, by freeing it from the control of New Spain, which is today Mexico.

In recognition for his deeds, the town of Basco, in the Philippine province of Batanes group of islands, was named after him. Basco was succeeded by Pedro Sarrio in 1787.


Preceded by
Pedro Sarrio		 Spanish Governor - Captain General of the Philippines
1778–1787		 Succeeded by
Pedro Sarrio
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