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José María Martínez De Las Rivas
José María Martinez de las Rivas (29 September 1848 – 13 April 1913) was a Spanish pioneer businessman in the industrialization of Biscay, promoting shipbuilding, steelmaking, mining exploitation, and house building. He is best known for being the co-founder of the Astilleros del Nervión in 1889, where ''Club Atleta'' was founded in 1892. Early and personal life José María Martinez de las Rivas was born on 29 September 1848 in Galdames as the fifth child of Santiago Luis Martinez de Lexartza (in the spelling of the time, Lejarza) from Galdames, and Antonia Deogracias de las Rivas Ubieta from Gordexola, and therefore, his real surname was Martinez de Lexartza de las Rivas. However, he was baptized as Martinez de las Rivas, combining his father's and mother's first names. His uncle, Francisco de las Rivas Ubieta, was a renowned industrialist, businessman, merchant, and ship owner. His parents moved from Galdames to Portugalete, where they built a palace called the Lexartz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galdames
Galdames () is a town, valley, and Municipalities of Spain, municipality located in the Biscay province of the autonomous community of Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country, Spain. Main sights are Santa Maria Magdalena and Arenaza caves, both situated in Triano mountain range and the latter containing stalactites and rest of mining operations. The medieval Torre Loizaga is located in Concejuelo, which is now the site of a classic car museum. History The town of Galdames was first mentioned in a document dating to 1214. During the Middle Ages, Galdames was the home of various important lords and their families. The towers of the local Loizaga, Atxurriaga and Larrea people bear witness to this. The Council of Galdames claimed the right to be a member of the Lordship of Biscay, which it received in 1672. In 1740 the council separated from the Lordship of Biscay before rejoining in 1800. During the First Carlist War, the followers of Baldomero Espartero burned t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
