Francisco Pérez de Burgos

Don Francisco Pérez de Burgos
Coat of Arms of Pérez de Burgos
Escribano Mayor de Gobierno of the Río de la Plata
In office
1589–1607
MonarchPhilip III of Spain
Preceded byAntón García Caro
Succeeded byManuel Martin
Alcalde of Buenos Aires
In office
1593–1594
MonarchPhilip II of Spain
Preceded by?
Succeeded by?
Personal details
Born
Francisco Pérez de Burgos y Martínez

1558
Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain
Died1617
Buenos Aires, Argentina
SpouseJuana de Aguilar y Salvatierra
Occupationnotary
government
army
farmer
Professionjurist
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Spanish Empire
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
Years of service1581-1610
RankCaptain
UnitFuerte de Buenos Aires

Francisco Pérez de Burgos (1558-1617) was a Spanish jurist, military man, merchant and politician, who had a preponderant role during the colonial period of Argentina, where he worked as a public and government notary of the city of Buenos Aires.

He was appointed Escribano Real for his Majesty Felipe II de España, and held various honorary posts in the territories of the Viceroyalty of Peru, including as Mayor of Buenos Aires and Corrientes, Notary public, and Regidor of the Cabildo of Buenos Aires.