Francisco de Merlo
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Francisco de Merlo | |
|---|---|
 Coat of Arms of Merlo | |
| Escribano Mayor of the Río de la Plata | |
| In office 1716–? | |
| Monarch | Philip V |
| Preceded by | Tomás Troncoso |
| Succeeded by | ? |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francisco de Merlo y Barbosa August 11, 1693 |
| Died | April 4, 1758 (aged 64) |
| Occupation | Government landowner |
| Profession | Jurist |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spain |
Francisco de Merlo (1693-1758) was a Spanish notary and politician, who served during the Viceroyalty of Peru as Notary Mayor of the Government of Buenos Aires.[1] He was the founder of the city of Merlo (Buenos Aires Province),[2] and also took part in the foundation of Montevideo in the Banda Oriental.