Joseph Blás de Gainza

Joseph Blás de Gainza
Alcalde of Buenos Aires
In office
1763–1764
MonarchCharles III of Spain
Preceded byMiguel de Zubiria
Succeeded byJuan Miguel de Esparza
Personal details
Bornc.1725
Gipuzkoa, San Sebastián, Spain
Died1790s
Buenos Aires, Argentina
SpouseMaría Teresa de Eguía
OccupationPolitician
Professionattorney
military
Military service
Allegiance Spanish Empire
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
RankCaptain

Joseph Blás de Gainza (c.1725-1790s) was a Spanish merchant, military man and politician, who served as mayor of Buenos Aires.