Martín Jacobo Thompson
Martín Jacobo Thompson | |
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portrait of Martín Jacobo Thompson | |
| Capitán del Puerto de Buenos Aires | |
| In office 1810–1815 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Martín Jacobo José Thompson y López Escribano April 23, 1777 Buenos Aires, Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata |
| Died | October 23, 1819 At sea |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Spouse | Mariquita Sánchez |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | naval Officer |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spain — until 1810 United Provinces of the River Plate |
| Branch/service | Spanish Navy Argentine Navy |
| Years of service | 1800-1819 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | British invasions of the Río de la Plata May Revolution |
Martín Jacobo Thompson (1777–1819) was an Argentine patriot, who had an active participation during the English invasions, and the Revolution of May. He is considered the founder of the Argentine Naval Prefecture.