Mateo González Manrique
Spanish governor of West Florida / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mateo González Manrique was a soldier who served as governor of West Florida between 1813 and 1815. During his administration he helped the British in their fight against the Americans in the War of 1812, providing them with troops and slaves, and allowed them to garrison British troops in the fortifications at Pensacola, capital of West Florida. He thereby earned the enmity of Andrew Jackson, who invaded the city in 1814, although he returned it to Manrique after the British fled.
Quick Facts 10th Spanish Governor of West Florida, Preceded by ...
Mateo González Manrique | |
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10th Spanish Governor of West Florida | |
In office 1813–1815 | |
Preceded by | Mauricio de Zúñiga |
Succeeded by | José de Soto |
Personal details | |
Profession | Soldier and statesman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Spain |
Branch/service | Spanish Army |
Commands | Spanish Florida |
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