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'''Domingo Cabello y Robles''' (1725 -?) was a Spanish military officer who served as the governor of [[Nicaragua]] (1764–1776), [[Texas]] (1778 and 1786) and [[Cuba]] (1789–1790). His legislation in Texas was widely criticized.
'''Domingo Cabello y Robles''' (1725–?) was a [[Spanish people|Spanish]] [[military]] [[officer]] who served as the [[governor]] of [[Spanish Nicaragua|Nicaragua]] (1764–1776), [[Spanish Texas|Texas]] (1778 and 1786) and [[Spanish Cuba|Cuba]] (1789–1790). His legislation in Texas was widely criticized.


==Early years==
==Early years==
Domingo Cabello y Robles was born in [[León, Spain]], around 1725. As a youth, he joined the Royal [[Spanish Army]] of Leon, where he became an officer. In 1741, he joined an infantry regiment, serving as [[Lieutenant]].
Domingo Cabello y Robles was born in [[León, Spain]], around 1725. As a youth, he joined the Royal [[Spanish Army]] of Leon, where he became an officer. In 1741, he joined an infantry regiment, serving as [[Lieutenant]].


In 1742, he traveled to [[Santiago de Cuba]], and the [[flotilla]] was attacked by an English warship. He returned to Spain in 1749. However, shortly after, the King appointed him Mayor and sent him back to Cuba, where he served as commander of "a fixed regiment of four battalions", which belonged to the garrison of the island and [[presidios]] of [[Florida]]. In 1762, he managed to defeat the [[Kingdom of Great Britain|British]], who tried to invade [[Havana]]. Thereafter, the king appointed him as governor of [[Nicaragua]]. This appointment became official on December 12, 1764, with his governorship ending on July 20, 1776.<ref name="DCRHT">{{cite news|author= Jesús F. de la Teja |date=November 26, 2008|url= http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fca03|title=Handbook of Texas Online: Cabello y Robles, Domingo |publisher= Handbook of Texas Online|accessdate= January 15, 2011<!--, 11:40pm-->}}</ref>
In 1742, he traveled to [[Santiago de Cuba]], and the [[flotilla]] was attacked by a warship of English origin. He returned to Spain in 1749. However, shortly after, the King appointed him Mayor and sent him back to Cuba, where he served as commander of "a fixed regiment of four battalions", which belonged to the garrison of Cuba and to the [[presidios]] of [[Florida]]. In 1762, he managed to defeat the [[Kingdom of Great Britain|British]], who tried to invade [[Havana]]. Thereafter, the king appointed him as governor of [[Nicaragua]]. This appointment became official on December 12, 1764, with his governorship ending on July 20, 1776.<ref name="DCRHT">{{cite news|author= Jesús F. de la Teja |date=November 26, 2008|url= http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fca03|title=Handbook of Texas Online: Cabello y Robles, Domingo |publisher= Handbook of Texas Online|accessdate= January 15, 2011<!--, 11:40pm-->}}</ref>


==Governor of Texas ==
==Governor of Texas ==
On October 29, 1778<ref name="DCRHT"/> Cabello was appointed interim governor of [[Texas]].<ref name="DCRHT"/><ref>Funes Monzote, Reinaldo (2004). [https://books.google.com/books?id=ygTiu0KQhMgC&pg=PA145&lpg=PA145&dq=Domingo+Cabello+y+Robles&source=bl&ots=XxiwT8X_US&sig=PZ6deTF09MmXdyb_-bUuAXqXvi0&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CE0Q6AEwBzgoahUKEwjN89uKvO3HAhUGXRoKHaxfBEs#v=onepage&q=Domingo%20Cabello%20y%20Robles&f=false De bosque a sabana: azúcar, deforestación y medio ambiente en Cuba, 1492-1926] (in Spanish: From forest to savannah: sugar, deforestation and environment in Cuba, 1492-1926). Page 147.</ref> During his term, he helped the [[Lipan Apaches|Lipan Apache people]] in their struggle against the [[Comanches]]. Due to the strength of the Comanche and his desire to end their countless raids into Spanish territory, he enlisted Pedro Vial <ref name="DCRHT"/><ref name="The Comanche"/> and Francisco Xavier Chavez to attempt to negotiate peace with the Comanche people.<ref name="The Comanche">Pekka Hamalainen, The Comanche Empire, p. 113-123</ref> In 1785, a peace treaty between the Spanish and Comanches was enacted,<ref name="The Comanche"/><ref name="Banderas lejanas">Martínez Laínez, Fernando and Canales Torres, Carlos. Banderas lejanas: La exploración, conquista y defensa por parte de España del Territorio de los actuales Estados Unidos (Flags far: The exploration, conquest and defence by Spain of the Territory of the present United States). Page 177. Fourth edition: September 2009.</ref> achieving an acceptable peace in the north of the border until his government ended. However, the [[Apache people|Apaches]] still were a threat in the South and the lands spread until [[Pecos, Texas|Pecos]].<ref name="Banderas lejanas"/>
On October 29, 1778<ref name="DCRHT"/> Cabello was appointed interim governor of [[Texas]].<ref name="DCRHT"/><ref>Funes Monzote, Reinaldo (2004). [https://books.google.com/books?id=ygTiu0KQhMgC&dq=Domingo+Cabello+y+Robles&pg=PA145 De bosque a sabana: azúcar, deforestación y medio ambiente en Cuba, 1492-1926] (in Spanish: From forest to savannah: sugar, deforestation and environment in Cuba, 1492-1926). Page 147.</ref> Initially, he helped the [[Lipan Apaches|Lipan Apache people]] in their struggle against the [[Comanches]]. Later, due to the strength of the Comanche and his desire to end their countless raids into Spanish territory, he enlisted Pedro Vial <ref name="DCRHT"/><ref name="The Comanche"/> and [[Francisco Xavier Chavez]] to attempt to negotiate peace with the Comanche people.<ref name="The Comanche">Pekka Hamalainen, The Comanche Empire, p. 113-123</ref> In October 1785, a peace treaty between the Spanish and Comanches was enacted,<ref name="DCRHT"/><ref name="The Comanche"/><ref name="Banderas lejanas">Martínez Laínez, Fernando and Canales Torres, Carlos. Banderas lejanas: La exploración, conquista y defensa por parte de España del Territorio de los actuales Estados Unidos (Flags far: The exploration, conquest and defence by Spain of the Territory of the present United States). Page 177. Fourth edition: September 2009.</ref> achieving an acceptable peace in the north of the border until his government ended. However, the [[Apache people|Apaches]] still were a threat in the South and the lands spread until [[Pecos, Texas|Pecos]].<ref name="Banderas lejanas"/>


The previous administration of [[Juan María Vicencio de Ripperdá|Ripperdá]] brought most of Texas population into poverty. In addition, massive exports of products of animal origins caused a depletion of livestock, resulting in cattle raiding (to continue producing products of animal origins, an economic activity practiced by many families in Texas) and the failure of an ordinance issued in January 1778. Cabello tried to comply with regulation of exports and made attempts to prevent illegal exports. Therefore, on July 10, 1783, he set the so-called "Bando" (Side) law, which required compliance with certain guidelines for the exports of products of unmarked livestock, roundup and branding.
The previous administration of [[Juan María Vicencio de Ripperdá|Ripperdá]] had driven most of Texas population into poverty. In addition, massive exports of products of animal origins caused a depletion of livestock, resulting in cattle raiding (to continue producing products of animal origins, an economic activity practiced by many families in Texas) and the failure of an ordinance issued in January 1778. Cabello tried to comply with regulation of exports and made attempts to prevent illegal exports of products. Therefore, on July 10, 1783, he set the so-called "Bando" (Side) law, which required compliance with certain guidelines for the shipment of unmarked livestock to other locations, as well as for roundup and branding.


Cabello set a number of changes and improvements in Texas during his administration. He created a new province joining Texas (which belonged to the [[Audiencia Real]] (Supreme Court) of the Mexico's jurisdiction) to [[Guadalajara]]. Later, many residents of [[Bucareli]] (place located near [[Trinity River (Texas)|Trinity River]]), abandoned this city and settled in [[Nacogdoches, Texas|Nacogdoches]], in [[Hasinai|Hasinai lands]]. Cabello y Robles also created a monthly mail service between the Province of Texas and the [[Provincias Internas]] (Internal Provinces). In 1786, Pedro Vial was commissioned to find a direct route between [[San Antonio]] and [[Santa Fe, New Mexico]]. Cabello ended his term in December 3, 1786.<ref name="DCRHT"/>
Cabello set a number of changes and improvements in Texas during his administration. He created a new province joining Texas (which belonged to the [[Audiencia Real]] (Supreme Court) of the Mexico's jurisdiction) to [[Guadalajara]]. Later, many residents of [[Bucareli]] (place located near [[Trinity River (Texas)|Trinity River]]), abandoned this city and settled in [[Nacogdoches, Texas|Nacogdoches]], in [[Hasinai|Hasinai lands]]. Cabello y Robles also created a monthly mail service, which communicated Texas and the [[Provincias Internas]] (Internal Provinces). In 1786, Pedro Vial was appointed as leader of an expedition to find a direct route between [[San Antonio|the capital de Texas]] and [[Santa Fe, New Mexico]]. Cabello ended his term on December 3, 1786.<ref name="DCRHT"/>


==Later Years==
==Later years==
Shortly after he abandoned the legislation in Texas, farmers presented a memorial against Cabello, accusing him of setting unfair rules and forbidden them use the unbranded cattle. They also accused him of having misappropriated funds. Cabello was very criticized, but he was highly regarded by the king. He did not learn of the charges against him until 1790.<ref name="DCRHT"/> Nonetheless, between 1789 and 1790, he occupied other highlight military and politician charges: so, he was governor of Cuba, lieutenant of king in the garrison of the Havana and ''deputy inspector of troops'' of Cuba, and in 1797 he attained the [[Field Marshal]]'s rank.<ref name="DCRHT"/>
Shortly after he abandoned the legislation in Texas, farmers delivered a memorial against Cabello, accusing him of setting unfair rules and forbidden them to use the unbranded cattle. They also accused him of having misappropriated funds. Cabello was very criticized, but he was highly regarded by the king. He did not learn of the charges against him until 1790.<ref name="DCRHT"/> Nonetheless, between 1787 and 1795, he occupied other highlight military and politician charges: so, he was governor of Cuba (1789-1790),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingListsAmericas/CentralCuba.htm|title=Cuba|website=The History Files|accessdate=June 14, 2019}}</ref> lieutenant of king in the garrison of the Havana and ''deputy inspector of troops'' of Cuba, and in 1797 he became a [[Field Marshal]] of the Spanish army.<ref name="DCRHT"/>


==References==
==References==
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Domingo Cabello y Robles
42nd Governor of Nicaragua,
Viceroyalty of New Spain
In office
1766–1776
Preceded byMelchor Vidal de Lorca y Villena
Succeeded byManuel de Quiroga
25th Governor of Spanish Texas,
Viceroyalty of New Spain
In office
1778–1786
Preceded byJuan María Vicencio
Succeeded byBernardo Bonavía y Zapata
10th Governor of Cuba in 2nd Spanish Suzerainty,
Viceroyalty of New Spain
In office
18 April 1789 – 1790
Preceded byJosé Manuel de Ezpeleta
Succeeded byLuis de las Casas y Aragorri
Personal details
Born1725
León, Spain
Diedunknown
unknown
ProfessionOffice and governor

Domingo Cabello y Robles (1725–?) was a Spanish military officer who served as the governor of Nicaragua (1764–1776), Texas (1778 and 1786) and Cuba (1789–1790). His legislation in Texas was widely criticized.

Early years

[edit]

Domingo Cabello y Robles was born in León, Spain, around 1725. As a youth, he joined the Royal Spanish Army of Leon, where he became an officer. In 1741, he joined an infantry regiment, serving as Lieutenant.

In 1742, he traveled to Santiago de Cuba, and the flotilla was attacked by a warship of English origin. He returned to Spain in 1749. However, shortly after, the King appointed him Mayor and sent him back to Cuba, where he served as commander of "a fixed regiment of four battalions", which belonged to the garrison of Cuba and to the presidios of Florida. In 1762, he managed to defeat the British, who tried to invade Havana. Thereafter, the king appointed him as governor of Nicaragua. This appointment became official on December 12, 1764, with his governorship ending on July 20, 1776.[1]

Governor of Texas

[edit]

On October 29, 1778[1] Cabello was appointed interim governor of Texas.[1][2] Initially, he helped the Lipan Apache people in their struggle against the Comanches. Later, due to the strength of the Comanche and his desire to end their countless raids into Spanish territory, he enlisted Pedro Vial [1][3] and Francisco Xavier Chavez to attempt to negotiate peace with the Comanche people.[3] In October 1785, a peace treaty between the Spanish and Comanches was enacted,[1][3][4] achieving an acceptable peace in the north of the border until his government ended. However, the Apaches still were a threat in the South and the lands spread until Pecos.[4]

The previous administration of Ripperdá had driven most of Texas population into poverty. In addition, massive exports of products of animal origins caused a depletion of livestock, resulting in cattle raiding (to continue producing products of animal origins, an economic activity practiced by many families in Texas) and the failure of an ordinance issued in January 1778. Cabello tried to comply with regulation of exports and made attempts to prevent illegal exports of products. Therefore, on July 10, 1783, he set the so-called "Bando" (Side) law, which required compliance with certain guidelines for the shipment of unmarked livestock to other locations, as well as for roundup and branding.

Cabello set a number of changes and improvements in Texas during his administration. He created a new province joining Texas (which belonged to the Audiencia Real (Supreme Court) of the Mexico's jurisdiction) to Guadalajara. Later, many residents of Bucareli (place located near Trinity River), abandoned this city and settled in Nacogdoches, in Hasinai lands. Cabello y Robles also created a monthly mail service, which communicated Texas and the Provincias Internas (Internal Provinces). In 1786, Pedro Vial was appointed as leader of an expedition to find a direct route between the capital de Texas and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Cabello ended his term on December 3, 1786.[1]

Later years

[edit]

Shortly after he abandoned the legislation in Texas, farmers delivered a memorial against Cabello, accusing him of setting unfair rules and forbidden them to use the unbranded cattle. They also accused him of having misappropriated funds. Cabello was very criticized, but he was highly regarded by the king. He did not learn of the charges against him until 1790.[1] Nonetheless, between 1787 and 1795, he occupied other highlight military and politician charges: so, he was governor of Cuba (1789-1790),[5] lieutenant of king in the garrison of the Havana and deputy inspector of troops of Cuba, and in 1797 he became a Field Marshal of the Spanish army.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Jesús F. de la Teja (November 26, 2008). "Handbook of Texas Online: Cabello y Robles, Domingo". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
  2. ^ Funes Monzote, Reinaldo (2004). De bosque a sabana: azúcar, deforestación y medio ambiente en Cuba, 1492-1926 (in Spanish: From forest to savannah: sugar, deforestation and environment in Cuba, 1492-1926). Page 147.
  3. ^ a b c Pekka Hamalainen, The Comanche Empire, p. 113-123
  4. ^ a b Martínez Laínez, Fernando and Canales Torres, Carlos. Banderas lejanas: La exploración, conquista y defensa por parte de España del Territorio de los actuales Estados Unidos (Flags far: The exploration, conquest and defence by Spain of the Territory of the present United States). Page 177. Fourth edition: September 2009.
  5. ^ "Cuba". The History Files. Retrieved June 14, 2019.