Antonio Valverde y Cosío
Antonio Valverde y Cosío (1670–February 1737) was the architect behind the disastrous Villasur expedition wherein the famous Spanish colonial scout José Naranjo perished.
Antonio Valverde y Cosío | |
|---|---|
| 38th Spanish Governor of New Mexico (Acting) | |
| In office 1716–1716 | |
| Preceded by | Félix Martínez |
| Succeeded by | Juan Páez Hurtado |
| 40th Spanish Governor of New Mexico (Interim) | |
| In office 1718–1721 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Páez Hurtado |
| Succeeded by | Juan Estrada de Austria |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1670 Villapresente, Cantabria, Spain |
| Died | February 1737 El Paso, Texas |
| Profession | Political and military |
He was a prominent entrepreneur and Spanish soldier who served as acting governor of Santa Fe de Nuevo México in 1716 and as interim governor of this territory from 1718 to 1721. His politics were based, in large part, on stopping the French invasion of New Mexico.
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