Ygnacio Martínez
Ygnacio Martínez | |
|---|---|
| 4th Alcalde of San Francisco | |
| In office 1837–1838 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco Guerrero y Palomares |
| Succeeded by | Francisco de Haro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1774 |
| Died | 1848 |
| Resting place | Mission San José |
| Spouse | Martina Arellanes |
| Residence | Rancho El Pinole |
Ygnacio Nicanor Martínez (1774–1848) was a Californio politician, soldier, and ranchero, who served as the fourth Alcalde of San Francisco (then known as Yerba Buena). He was an important figure in the development of Contra Costa and the city of Martinez, California is named after him.