Antonio José Amar y Borbón
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Antonio José Amar y Borbón Arguedas (1742 in Zaragoza, Spain – 1826? in Zaragoza) was a Spanish military officer and colonial official. From September 16, 1803 to July 20, 1810 he was viceroy of New Granada (Greater Colombia). During his mandate he faced the beginning of the independence movement. He is also remembered for introducing costumes and masked balls in the society of Bogotá.
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Antonio José Amar y Borbón | |
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Viceroy of New Granada | |
Viceroy | 16 September 1803 – 20 July 1810 |
Predecessor | Pedro Mendinueta y Múzquiz |
Successor | Francisco Javier Venegas as titular viceroy |
Successor | José Miguel Pey de Andrade as President of the Supreme Governing Junta |
Born | Antonio José Amar y Borbón Arguedas 1742 Zaragoza, Kingdom of Spain |
Died | 1826 Zaragoza, Kingdom of Spain |
Vicereine | Doña Francisca Villanova |
Religion | Catholic |
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