1748-1786

Governor of the Spanish colony of Louisiana from 1775-1783.

When Spain declared war on Britain in 1779, Galvez was made a brigadier general.

Because of his military victories against Britain, he won for Spain the colonies of East and West Florida when the war was over.

His army was for everyman, including Creoles, Africans, Indians.

The town of Galveston, Texas is named for him.