Melchor de Navarrete y Bujanda (1693–1761) was a Spanish soldier and administrator who served as governor of Cartagena de Indias, from 1739 to 1742; of Spanish Florida from 1749 to 1752; and of Yucatán, from 1754 to 1758. He was linked to several cases of corruption in Cartagena.
Melchor de Navarrete, Spanish colonial governor of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia, 1739–1742); of Spanish Florida (1749–1752); and of Yucatán (Mexico, 1754–1758) (born 1693)
On August 28, in the year 1761, Melchor de Navarrete, Spanish colonial governor of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia, 1739–1742); of Spanish Florida (1749–1752); and of Yucatán (Mexico, 1754–1758) (born 1693). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 28, one of 410 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Melchor de Navarrete. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 28, 1761 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 8 April 2026.
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