Domingo de Acassuso (1658–1727) was a Spanish politician and military man, who served as mayor of Buenos Aires in 1716. He was the founder of the city of San Isidro in

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Biography

He was born in

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, province of Biscay, the son of Domingo de Acassuso and María de los Terreros. He was married to Teresa de Pessoa, daughter of Alejo de Pessoa y Figueroa, a descendant of families Gonçalves- Nuñez Cabral de Melo, and Juana Gómes, a

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woman, from whose union with the Pessoa family, descend a large number of patrician families of Buenos Aires. Established in Buenos Aires fulfilled various political and military roles, including treasurer and accountant, and the vice-mayor of the city. His most important work was related to the construction of the Church of San Nicolás de Bari. He also was involved in the slave trade of Buenos Aires with the French and English factories. His house was located in the vicinity of the

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, a factory belonging to

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. The

Club Atlético Acassuso Club Atlético Acassuso is an Argentine sports club headquartered in San Isidro, Buenos Aires. The club is mostly known for its football team, which currently plays in Primera B, the regionalised third division of the Argentine football league ...

was founded in honor of Domingo de Acassuso. His family was linked to the family of Domingo Pelliza, a politician and military man, born in

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region of Liguria, Italy.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Acassuso, Domingo 1658 births 1727 deaths People from Enkarterri Politicians from the Basque Country (autonomous community) People from Buenos Aires Province Spanish colonial governors and administrators Spanish politicians Mayors of Buenos Aires