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Pedro Manuel de Arandia Santisteban (Ceuta, 1699 – Manila, 1759) was a Spanish knight and colonial official. He became the governor-general of the Philippines appointed from July 1754 to May 31, 1759.
Life
Arandia was a native of Ceuta with lineage from the families of Biscay. He was a member of the Order of Calatrava and became the Gentleman of the Bedchamber to Charles III of Spain (V of Sicily). In 1754, he arrived in Manila as the new governor-general replacing the 1st Marquis of Brindisi.
During his governorship, he reformed the army and expelled infidel Chinese and built the Alcaiceria (market) of San Fernando in Manila. He died in office and was replaced by the Bishop of Cebu Miguel Lino de Ezpelata in 1759.
References
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