14 Facts About Domingo Matheu

Domingo Bartolome Francisco Matheu was a Spanish-born Argentine businessman and politician.

Domingo Matheu was a member of the Primera Junta, the first national government of modern Argentina, and the second president in the end of the Junta Grande from August to September 1811.

Domingo Matheu's parents were Juan Pablo Jose Benito Matheu Ros and Antonia Chicola.

Domingo Matheu studied in the school "Pias" of Mataro, and then focused in math and naval studies.

Domingo Matheu became a pilot, and visited other Spanish territories as La Habana, Philippines and the Canary Islands.

Domingo Matheu moved to Buenos Aires in 1791 and opposed the trade regulations of the time.

Domingo Matheu sought both economic and political support among the local society.

Domingo Matheu was appointed lieutenant of the second company, under the command of Juan Larrea.

Domingo Matheu retired from the combats in Miserere and waged urban warfare from the buildings of the city.

Domingo Matheu was awarded by a Real Order in January 1809 for his role in the defense of Buenos Aires.

Domingo Matheu gave financial support to the armory with his own wealth.

Domingo Matheu supervised as well the armory of the Tucuman Province.

The Primera Junta became the Junta Grande afterwards, and Domingo Matheu was designated its president when Cornelio Saavedra left it to join the battles in the north.

Domingo Matheu retired from political life in 1817, staying just in commercial activities until his death in 1831.