Martín Jacobo Thompson

Martín Jacobo Thompson
portrait of Martín Jacobo Thompson
Capitán del Puerto de Buenos Aires
In office
1810–1815
Personal details
BornMartín Jacobo José Thompson y López Escribano
(1777-04-23)April 23, 1777
DiedOctober 23, 1819(1819-10-23) (aged 42)
At sea
SpouseMariquita Sánchez
OccupationPolitician
Professionnaval Officer
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Spain — until 1810
United Provinces of the River Plate
Branch/serviceSpanish Navy
Argentine Navy
Years of service1800-1819
RankColonel
Battles/warsBritish invasions of the Río de la Plata
May Revolution
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Martín Jacobo Thompson (1777–1819) was an Argentine patriot, who had an active participation during the English invasions, and the Revolution of May. He is considered the founder of the Argentine Naval Prefecture.