Juan Dominguez Palermo

Juan Dominguez Palermo (c. 1560–1635) was a Sicilian military officer and politician, who served in Buenos Aires during the Viceroyalty of Peru.[1] His name is attached to one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, Palermo.[2]

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Juan Dominguez de Palermo
Mayordomo of the Cabildo de Buenos Aires
In office
1605–1606
MonarchPhilip III
Preceded by?
Succeeded by?
Personal details
Bornc. 1560
Palermo, Kingdom of Sicily
DiedJune 9, 1635
Buenos Aires, Viceroyalty of Peru
NationalityItalian
Occupationpolitician
ProfessionArmy officer
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Spanish Empire
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
Years of service1580-1635
RankCaptain
UnitFuerte de Buenos Aires

Biography

Palermo was born in Sicily, son of Domingo de Giovani and Maria de Vargas, belonging to a distinguished family. He served under the command of John of Austria, providing services in Malta, Naples and Spain.[3] Established in the Río de la Plata by 1590,[4] he received land grants in Buenos Aires, being the owner of several haciendas in the suburbs of the city. He was an active member of the City Council, serving as regidor for several years.[5] He also held the honorary position of Mayordomo of Buenos Aires, a position concerning of the control of the economic activities of the city.[6]

His wife was Isabel Gómez de Saravia, daughter of Miguel Gómez de la Puerta and Beatriz Luiz de Figueroa, a Creole family, descendant of Miguel Gómez de la Puerta[7] and Benito Luiz de Figueroa, an conqueror of Paraguay, born in Porto.[8]

Notes
  1. Los primeros italianos en el Río de la Plata. Enrique de Gandía.
  2. Buenos Aires, ciudad secreta. Germinal Nogués.
  3. Los pobladores de Buenos Aires y su descendencia. Hialmar Edmundo Gammalsson.
  4. La sociedad colonial: (Páginas sobre la sociedad de Buenos Aires entre los siglos xvi y xix). José Torre Revello.
  5. Nosotros, Volume 65. Buenos Aires.
  6. Historia, Issues 3-5. Argentina.
  7. La sociedad colonial:. José Torre Revello.
  8. Historia, Volume 10. Argentina.


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