Francisco José de Ovando, 1st Marquis of Brindisi

Francisco José de Ovando y Solís Rol de La Cerda, 1st Marquis of Brindisi (Spanish: Francisco José de Ovando y Solís Rol de La Cerda, primer Marqués de Brindisi) (c. 1693 – December 9, 1755) was a Spanish soldier who served as Governor-General of the Philippines and governor of Chile.

Francisco José de Ovando
Marquis of Brindisi
Governor-General of the Philippines
In office
July 20, 1750  July 1754
MonarchPhilip V
Prime MinisterMarquis of Ensenada
Preceded byJuan de Arrechederra
Succeeded byPedro Manuel de Arandía
Royal Governor of Chile
In office
June 28, 1745  March 26, 1746
MonarchPhilip V
Prime MinisterMarquis of Ensenada
Preceded byJosé Manso de Velasco
Succeeded byDomingo Ortíz de Rosas
Personal details
Born1693
Caceres, Spain
DiedDecember 9, 1755(1755-12-09) (aged 61–62)
At sea, Spain
ProfessionBrigadier General
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