Source: The Governorship of Spanish Florida (ID122)
Author: TePaske, John J. (ID86)
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1715-12-03 - 1715-12-03
Philip V ignored the Council's nominations and chose Olivera to govern FL
Philip V ignored the nominations of the Council in finding a successor to Corcoles in 1716 and appointed his own favorite, Pedro de Olivera y Fullana. AGI, SD L851, Consult del Consejo de las Indias, 12/3/1715.] Olivera died, however, after only three months in Saint Augustine and was replaced by Antonio de Benavides, chosen from the terna submitted by the council.
(Tepaske GSF)
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