Rafael María de Aguilar y Ponce de León
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Aguilar and the second or maternal family name is Ponce de León.
Rafael María de Aguilar y Ponce de León was a Spanish military officer who served as the 56th Governor-General of the Philippines (Spanish: Gobernador Géneral) and was the longest serving governor in the Spanish Philippines.
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Rafael María de Aguilar y Ponce de León | |
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56th Governor-General of the Philippines | |
In office 1 September 1793 – 7 August 1806 | |
Preceded by | Félix Berenguer de Marquina |
Succeeded by | Mariano Fernández de Folgueras |
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Born | c. 1737 Écija, Kingdom of Spain |
Died | 8 August 1806 (aged 68–69) Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Awards | Order of Alcántara |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Spain |
Branch/service | Spanish Army |
Rank | Field Marshal |
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