Arturo O'Neill
Arturo O'Neill de Tyrone y O'Kelly (January 8, 1736 – December 9, 1814) was an Irish-born Spanish colonel who served the Spanish crown as governor of several places in New Spain. He came from a lineage that occupied prominent European positions and titles, since at least the 12th century.
Arturo O'Neill | |
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| 1st Spanish Governor of West Florida | |
| In office May 9, 1781 – November 1792/1794 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Chester (British West Florida (1770–1781)) |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Howard |
| 93rd Colonial Governor of Yucatán | |
| In office December 13, 1792 – October 19, 1800 | |
| Lieutenant | Benito Pérez Valdelomar |
| Preceded by | Jose Sabido de Vargas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur O'Neill January 8, 1736 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | December 9, 1814 (aged 78) Madrid |
| Profession | Military and political career |
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