Juan de Sámano

Juan José Francisco de Sámano y Uribarri de Rebollar y Mazorra (1753 in Selaya, Cantabria – July 1821 in Panama), was a Spanish military officer and the last viceroy of New Granada from March 9, 1818 to August 9, 1819, during the Colombian War of Independence.

Juan de Sámano
17th Viceroy of New Granada
In office
March 9th, 1818  August 9, 1819
MonarchFerdinand VII
Preceded byFrancisco José Montalvo y Ambulodi
Succeeded byViceroyalty abolished
Personal details
BornAugust 30, 1753
Selaya, Cantabria, Kingdom of Spain
Died1 August 1821(1821-08-01) (aged 67)
Panama, Viceroyalty of New Granada
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Spain
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
Years of service1771-1821
RankField Marshall
CommandsIII Divison of the Expeditionary Army of Costa Firme
Battles/wars
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