José de Azlor y Virto de Vera
José de Azlor y Virto de Vera | |
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| 10th Governor of Texas and 12th of Coahuila | |
| In office 1719–1722 | |
| Preceded by | Martín de Alarcón |
| Succeeded by | Blas de la Garza Falcón (Coahuila) / Fernando Pérez de Almazán (Texas) |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | Political leader, rancher |
José de Azlor y Virto de Vera, second Marquis of San Miguel de Aguayo by marriage (born c. 1677 – died 9 March 1734), commonly known as the Marqués de Aguayo, was the governor of the provinces of Coahuila and of the New Philippines in New Spain between 1719 and 1722. During his tenure, Aguayo retook eastern Texas from New France without firing a shot. He established or reestablished seven missions and three presidios, and quadrupled the number of Spanish soldiers stationed in Texas. Aguayo and his wife were also owners of a very large estate, or latifundio, in Coahuila. His descendants inherited and expanded the landholdings. The Aguayo dynasty continued until 1825.