Bernardo de Gálvez

Spanish colonial administrator (1746-1786)
Person human Q386687
Bernardo de Gálvez
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Summary

Bernardo de Gálvez is a human[1]. His place of birth was Macharaviaya[2]. He was born on July 23, 1746[3]. He died in Tacubaya[4]. He died on November 30, 1786[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,539 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bernardo de Gálvez was born in Macharaviaya[2].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez died in Tacubaya[4].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez was born on July 23, 1746[3].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez died on November 30, 1786[5].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's father was Matías de Gálvez y Gallardo[10].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's professions included politician[6].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez held the position of Viceroy of New Spain[13].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez held the position of governor of Louisiana[14].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez held the position of Governor of Cuba[15].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez held the position of Governor of the Bahamas[16].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez received the honorary citizen of the United States[17].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez received the Order of Charles III[18].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez was a member of Royal Economic Society of Friends of the Country of Tenerife[19].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez is recorded as male[20].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's noble title is recorded as count[22].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's noble title is recorded as viscount[23].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's military branch is recorded as Spanish Army[24].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's Commons category is recorded as Bernardo de Gálvez[25].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's military, police or special rank is recorded as Capitán General[26].
  • Bernardo de Gálvez's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bernardo de Gálvez's place of birth was Macharaviaya[2]. He was born on July 23, 1746[3]. His father was Matías de Gálvez y Gallardo[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and university teacher[8]. Positions held include Viceroy of New Spain[13], a historical position[28]; governor of Louisiana[14]; Governor of Cuba[15]; and Governor of the Bahamas[16].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of the United States[17], an award[29], in United States[30], founded in 1963[31] and Order of Charles III[18], a civil decoration[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1771[34].

Death and Burial

Bernardo de Gálvez died on November 30, 1786[5]. He died in Tacubaya[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bernardo de Gálvez include Galveston[35], a city in the United States[36], in United States[37], founded in 1785[38]; St. Bernard Parish[39], a parish of Louisiana[40], in United States[41], founded in 1807[42]; and West Feliciana Parish[43], a parish of Louisiana[44], in United States[45], founded in 1824[46].

Why It Matters

Bernardo de Gálvez ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,539 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include Galveston[35], a city in the United States[36], in United States[37], founded in 1785[38]; St. Bernard Parish[39], a parish of Louisiana[40], in United States[41], founded in 1807[42]; and West Feliciana Parish[43], a parish of Louisiana[44], in United States[45], founded in 1824[46].

FAQs

Where was Bernardo de Gálvez born?

Bernardo de Gálvez's place of birth was Macharaviaya[2].

Where did Bernardo de Gálvez die?

Bernardo de Gálvez died in Tacubaya[4].

Who were Bernardo de Gálvez's parents?

Bernardo de Gálvez's father was Matías de Gálvez y Gallardo[10].

What did Bernardo de Gálvez do for work?

Bernardo de Gálvez worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Bernardo de Gálvez receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of the United States[17] and Order of Charles III[18].

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  14. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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  16. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Reino de Bulgaria · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Viceroy of New Spain, governor of Louisiana, Governor of Cuba +1
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  4. 13w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-07-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 13w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-07-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 18w ago · Reino de Bulgaria · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Viceroy of New Spain, governor of Louisiana, Governor of Cuba +1
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  8. 20w ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, military personnel, university teacher
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  9. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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