Bernardo Bonav%C3%ADa y Zapata

Bernardo Bonava y Zapata was a Spanish soldier and political figure who was in a variety of political positions in New Spain. The positions included Corregidor of a Mexican province , GovernorIntendant of Durango , and Military Commander of Texas . He was also a Caballero de Alcntara. He was appointed the Governor of Texas in 1786, but he did not accept the position because he was busy in administrative roles in other places. During his political administration in New Spain, Bonava promoted the liberalization of trade and commerce under the orders of Charles III, King of Spain.

Bernardo Bonava y Zapata was born in Toro, in the province of Zamora , to Bonifacio Mara Bonava, a field Marshal, and Ramona Zapata. He had one sister, called Margarita Bonavia. Following in his fathers footsteps, he became a Mariscal de Campo de los Reales Ejrcitos, a field Marshal in Spains Royal Army. In 1758, he began his political career under the King of Spain. In August 25, 1789, Bonava was appointed Corregidor and Intendant of a Mexican province. Later, in 1796, he was appointed as Governor by the King of Spain Intendant of Durango . He maintained that position until 1809, when he was appointed military commander of Texas. Upon arrival in Texas he asked all senior officials to submit writings showing their own views about the protection and development of Texas.

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