Santiago De Liniers

Jacques de Liniers ( 1753 - 1810 ) was a French officer within the Spanish military service, and a Viceroy of the Spanish colonies of the Viceroyalty Of The Río De La Plata . He is more widely by the Spanish form of his name, '''Santiago de Liniers'''.

Following a military and naval career in Europe, he was transferred there in 1788 as a Spanish Naval officer. In 1806 , Liniers was successful in recapturing Buenos Aires from British Invading Forces led by William Carr Beresford . Afterwards he was named commander-in-chief, as well as lieutenant of the viceroy. When a second invasion occurred in 1807 , Liniers formed a Junta along with Manuel Belgrano , invoked Martial Law , and finally deposed the viceroy on February 10 1807 .

Although the creole army outside Buenos Aires was defeated, the defense of the city against a Siege was successful, and the British general, John Whitelocke surrendered on July 5 1807 .

Liniers was officially appointed as viceroy in May 1808 ; he served until August 1809 despite several attempts at his removal by his political enemies. In 1810 , he was involved in a counterrevolutionary plot against the First Junta of the May Revolution . After leading an uprising in Córdoba , Mariano Moreno ordered his execution on grounds of Treason .

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