Domingo Belgrano


Domingo Belgrano Pérez was an Italian merchant and politician. He served during the Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata as Regidor and Contador del Tribunal de Cuentas de Buenos Aires.

Biography

Belgrano was born in Oneglia, Liguria, son of Carlo Nicola Felice Belgrano and Marina Gentile Peri. He arrived in the port of Buenos Aires from Cádiz, city where had lived for many years, its main activity was trade.
In 1757 Belgrano was married to María Josefa González Casero, daughter of Manuel González Islas and María Inés Casero. They were the parents of many children, among them Carlos José Belgrano, Joseph Gregorio Belgrano, Manuel Belgrano, Joaquín Belgrano and Miguel Belgrano.