Nationality Spanish Profession Military | Occupation Merchant Religion Catholicism | |
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Spouse(s) Gregoria Silveyra Gouvea 1673-1707
María Leocadia de Torres Gaete 1709-1710
Josefa Rosa Alvarado Terra. Died 6 August 1719, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Miguel de Riglos y de la Bastida (1649-1719) was a Spanish nobleman, merchant, and Captain in the fort of Buenos Aires during the Viceroyalty of Peru.
Biography
Miguel de Riglos was born in Tudela, Navarre, the son of Juan de Riglos and Fermina de la Bastida. He arrived in the port of Buenos Aires in the expedition of Captain Miguel de Vergara, commanded by Navio "San Hermenegildo". Riglos was one of the richest men in the Buenos Aires to early 18th century. He had among his possessions a luxurious carriage with golden studs, and a stained glass window inside. Riglos also built a luxurious house known as the "Altos de Riglos", the first house on two floors of Buenos Aires, located at the current corner Bolivar and Avenida Rivadavia.
Miguel de Riglos was the ancestor of María de los Remedios de Escalada, wife of General don José de San Martín. His grandson Miguel Fermín de Riglos was a knight of the Order of Santiago.