Fernando Linera

Fernando López Linera
Personal details
Born 1770s
Buenos Aires Province, Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata
Died 1830s
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nationality Argentine
Occupation Government
Profession Merchant

Fernando López Linera (c.1770-?) was an Argentine merchant and politician.[1] He served in the Consulate of Buenos Aires during the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata.[2]

Biography

Fernando Linera was born in San Isidro, Buenos Aires, son of Antonio López Linera and Juana María Vázquez. In 1799, he was married in The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral with María Antonia Canaveris (born on June 13, 1774, St. Anthony's day),[3] belonging to the Order of Saint Dominic, daughter of Juan de Canaveris and Catalina Esparza.[4] He and his wife were parents of Manuel Antonio, Fermina, Luciano, Apolinaria, Mercedes Clara, María Lucia (goddaughter of Juan Antonio Zemborain), and María de la Cruz Linera.

Apolinaria Linera Canaveris was born on July 22, 1806, during the British occupation of Buenos Aires. She was the goddaughter of Benito Méndez Casariego,[5] belonging to a noble Spanish family of Galician origin.[6] His sister, Mercedes Clara Linera Canaveris, was born on August 12, 1807, the anniversary of the reconquest of Buenos Aires. She was baptized the same day being her godfather Miguel Cuyar.[7]

In 1819, Manuel Antonio Linera Canaveris, was married in Villa Ascasubi (Córdoba Province) to Francisca Funes, daughter of Joseph León Funes and Isabel Olivera, belonging to a traditional family.[8]

In the late 18th century, Linera was devoted to trade, in 1797 had sent from Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos, 486 leathers, to be sold in Buenos Aires.[9]

Fernando Linera also served as a militia officer, taking part in the defense and reconquest of the city, serving as Decurion in the 7- Compañía de Asturianos, during the British invasions of the River Plate.[10]

In 1817, Fernado López Linera was elected alcalde of cuartel no.6, a position he resigned due to illness.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Almanack mercantil, o guia de commerciantes para el año 1799 et 1800, España
  2. ↑ Consulado de Buenos Aires, Volumen 2, Río de la Plata (Viceroyalty) Consulado, Héctor C. Quesada
  3. ↑ Bautismos 1752-1775, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de La Merced
  4. ↑ Aportes biogenealógicos para un padrón de habitantes del Río de la Plata, Volumen 4, Fernández Burzaco
  5. ↑ Bautismos 1801-1811, Nuestra Señora de La Merced
  6. ↑ Revista, Issue 1, Centro de Genealogía de Entre Ríos
  7. ↑ Bautismos 1801-1811, Nuestra Señora de La Merced
  8. ↑ Matrimonios 1805-1821, FamilySearch
  9. ↑ Anuario IEHS., Volumen 21, Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires
  10. ↑ Todo es historia, Números 450-461, Todo es Historia, 2005
  11. ↑ Acuerdos del extinguido Cabildo de Buenos Aires, publicados bajo la dirección del director del Archivo general de la nación ... Serie I-IV; 1589-1821, José Juan Biedma
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