Captain Thomas de Roxas | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Mayor of Buenos Aires | |
| In office 1654–1655 | |
| Monarch | Philip IV of Spain |
| Preceded by | Fernando Ñuño del Aguila |
| Succeeded by | Jacinto Vela de Hinojosa |
| Procurador General of Buenos Aires | |
| In office 1648–1649 | |
| Monarch | Philip IV of Spain |
| Preceded by | Sebastián Flores de Santa Cruz |
| Succeeded by | Esteban de Acosta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 March 1626 Buenos Aires,Argentina |
| Died | 11 November 1668 (aged 42) Madrid,Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | army politician |
| Profession | Army officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Years of service | c. 1645-1660s |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Fuerte de Buenos Aires |
Thomas de Roxas Acevedo (1626-1668) was a Spanish politician and military man,who served as member of the city council as alcalde and regidor of Buenos Aires. [1]
He was born in Buenos Aires,the son of Pedro de Roxas y Acevedo and María de Vega,born in Santiago del Estero. [2] After completing his elementary studies,he served in the militia,reaching the Captain degree of the Presidio de Buenos Aires.
He was appointed as Síndico Procurador General of the city in 1648, [3] and was elect as alcalde of 2nd vote of Buenos Aires in 1654. He also served alférez real,mayordomo and regidor of the Cabildo of Buenos Aires. [4]
Thomas de Roxas y Acevedo was involved in illegal trade in the Río de la Plata. [5] His grandfather Diego de Vega,was a known smuggler,who served as banker of Buenos Aires towards the beginning of the 17th century. [6]