Nationality Spanish Religion Catholicism | Occupation Merchant Died Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
Miguel Antonio Cuyar (c.1780-1840s) was an Asturian merchant, he served in the militia of Buenos Aires, during the English Invasions, being assigned as Captain in the 7th Company of Asturians.
Biography
Cuyar was born in the Principality of Asturias, son of Francisco Cuyar and Manuela Blanco. His wife was María Dolores Arana, daughter of Manuel de Arana and Manuela Artechea.
On January 13, 1809 Miguel Cuyar was honored by the Supreme Junta of Seville, for his valuable participation in the defense of Buenos Aires, during the British invasions of 1806 and 1807. After of the May Revolution of 1810, he maintained close commercial ties with the United Kingdom, exporting large amount of Argentine merchandise to London.
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