Your American History Reference Guide!
- Bernardo de Gálvez

HistoryMania Information Site on Bernardo de Gálvez American History American History Search        American History Browse welcome to our free resource site for all enthusiasts!

Bernardo de Gálvez

(Redirected from Bernardo de Galvez)

Bernardo de Gálvez, Conde de Galvez (23 July, 17461786) was Spanish governor of Louisiana from 1777 to 1785, and Viceroy of New Spain 1785-1786. He was General of Spanish Colonial forces in North America. He aided the United States quest for independence in the American Revolutionary War.

Galveston, Texas was named after him.

External links

Last updated: 10-11-2005 19:00:46
The contents of this article are licensed from Wikipedia.org under the
GNU Free Documentation License. How to see transparent copy
Search | Browse | Contact | Legal info