Title

Antonio Maria Bucareli (1717-1779), Spanish soldier and statesman, c1910). Artist: Unknown

Caption

Antonio Maria Bucareli (1717-1779), Spanish soldier and statesman, (c1910), Noted for his excellent administration as the prudent and humane colonial viceroy of New Spain (Mexico) from 1771 to 1779. Under his rule, Mexico enjoyed greater prosperity and security than most of Spanish America. He encouraged the settlement of California and assisted in the founding of the port of San Francisco. In the field of culture, he promoted the arts and sciences and helped to beautify Mexico City by encouraging the construction of the square that bears his name. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana.
The Print Collector collection

Date

1910

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19C61_354

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,1Mb (2,4Mb) / 11,8in x 16,5in / 3539 x 4952 (300dpi)

Keywords

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