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Tomás de Renovales (c. 1788 - 10 July 1844) was a Spanish military commander for the southern region of Puerto Rico in the first half of the 19th century and ''de facto'' Mayor of the city of Ponce in 1831. He held the rank of colonel.


Early years

De Renovales was born in Arcentales, Biscay, around 1788.


Military career

In 1808, he was a soldier in the Spanish Army and took part in the War of Independence in Spain against the French invaders. He migrated to Puerto Rico from Venezuela ''circa'' 1825. In 1830, the ''Junta de Terrenos Baldíos'' granted him ownership of 450
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's Barrio Jobos. He was military commander of Puerto Rico's 5th Department. He retired in March 1842.


Family life

He married Nicolasa Garcia, with whom he had seven children. He died in Ponce on 10 July 1844 and was buried at Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro. He was known to abuse consumption of alcohol.


Mayoral term

De Renovales is best remembered as the mayor that made improvements to the lookout at Cerro El Vigia, including its telescope and flags. There are no Acts in the Municipality of Ponce for the period 1824 to 1834, affecting the period while Tomás de Renovales was mayor as well.


Death

He was interred at Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro.Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades. ''Ponce Ciudad Museo 2001.'' 2001. p. 109.


References


See also

* List of Puerto Ricans {{DEFAULTSORT:Renovales, Tomas de Mayors of Ponce, Puerto Rico 1780s births Year of birth uncertain Burials at Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro 1844 deaths