Montiano, Manuel de

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The Spanish government sent Don Manuel de Montiano to Florida as acting governor in 1737 in a direct response to British aggressions against the colony. During the 1740 siege on St. Augustine, led by Gen. James Oglethorpe, Montiano defended East Florida and had Fort Matanzas built. He also ordered support and supplies from Havana, Cuba. He served as governor of East Florida until 1749, at which point he left for Panama, where he served as governor, 1749-1751.

From the description of Manuel de Montiano letters, 1737-1741. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122932110

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Cuba
Florida
Spain
Great Britain
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Saint Augustine Expedition, Fla., 1740
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Birth 1685-01-06

Death 1762-01-06

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