Francisco Collell
| Francisco Collell | |
|---|---|
| 7ª Governor of West Florida | |
| In office October 1810 – February 1811 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco de San Maxent |
| Succeeded by | Francisco de San Maxent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | Unknown |
| Profession | Military and Governor of Florida |
Francisco Collell was a Spanish military who exerted as interim governor of West Florida between October 1810 and February 1811. He was also sub-lieutenant and Commandant of Galvez Town, Louisiana
Biography
Francisco Collell joined to Spanish Army in his youth, place where he stressed, obtaining the commandant title.[1] After allowing his troops overland to displace Fort Stoddert in January 1811, in June this year, Collell refused to allow the shipment of supplies north to that place (but then Captain John Shaw, who commanded the squadron from New Orleans, sent the squad Bainbridge, to send supplies forcibly if necessary).[2]
In 1779, after being promoted as sub-lieutenant - while he maintained the Commandant title - of Galvez Town, Louisiana, Collell laying out lots and constructing houses in the city to the Spanish (Canarians) settlers.[3]
He participated and led poverty strikes and the arrival of equipment to cure diseases of Canarians in Galvez Town. In addition, he tried to solve hunger, floods and malaria diseases in the city.[4]
Francisco Collell was appointed interim Governor of West Florida in October 1810 and he maintained the office until February 1811, where he was replaced by Francisco de San Maxent.[5]
Legacy
- Colyell, Louisiana received its name from Francisco Collell. Probably was the mispronunciation of name which changed the spelling from "Collell" to "Colyell".[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 150 Years - Colyell Baptist Church. Posted in July 29, 2009. Retrieved in July 15, 2014, to 1:21pm.
- ↑ Thomas Ap Catesby Jones: Commodore of Manifest Destiny. Written by Gene A. Smith. Page 18.
- ↑ Plazas and Power: Canary Islanders at Galveztown. Page 52. Posted by Rob Mann.
- ↑ Louisiana: A Guide to the State. Written by Louisiana Writers' Project. Page 542.
- ↑ U.S. States F-K.