FACTOID #53: If you thought Antarctica was inhospitable, think again - its land area is only ninety-eight percent ice. Reassuringly, the other 2% is categorised as "barren rock".
Governor BernardodeGalvez appoints Commandant Pierre Philippe de Marigny to parcel land on the bayou Terre-aux-Bouef Land of Oxen, in St.
Galvez ruled that the Reggios court was not inferior to Miro’s as governor.
de Pontalba wrote he was distinguished for the affability of his manners the sweetness of his temper, the frankness of his character, the kindness of his heart and his love of justice.
Bernardode GAlvez[bernAr´thO dA gAl´vAth] Pronunciation Key, c.1746–1786, Spanish governor of Louisiana.
In Spain (1783–84) he was richly rewarded for his services, being made count of GAlvez, lieutenant general of the royal armies, and captain general of Louisiana and the Floridas.
He became, in addition, captain general of Cuba in 1784, and in 1785 succeeded his father, MatIas deGAlvez, as viceroy of New Spain (Mexico).
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