Juan Vicente de Güemes, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Güemes Padilla Horcasitas and the second or maternal family name is Aguayo.
The Most Excellent
The Count of Revillagigedo
52nd Viceroy of New Spain
In office
17 October 1789 – 11 July 1794
MonarchCharles IV
Preceded byManuel Antonio Flórez
Succeeded byMiguel de la Grúa Talamanca, 1st Marquis of Branciforte
Personal details
BornJuan Vicente de Güemes Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo
(1738-04-05)5 April 1738
Havana, Cuba
Died2 May 1799(1799-05-02) (aged 61)
Madrid, Spain
Parents
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Juan Vicente de Güemes Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo (Spanish, with variant name: Juan Vicente de Güemes Pacheco de Padilla y Horcasitas, segundo conde de Revillagigedo) (5 April 1738 in Havana – 2 May 1799 in Madrid) was a Spanish military officer and viceroy of New Spain from 17 October 1789 to 11 July 1794. In his role as colonial administrator, he is known as a reformer.

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