Martín de Mayorga
Martín de Mayorga was a Spanish colonial official who served as the captain general of Guatemala in the 18th century; he is notable for his decision to relocate the city of Santiago de Guatemala following a series of devastating earthquakes in 1773, which significantly impacted the region's history.
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Guatemala:
Martín de Mayorga was the governor who ordered the relocation of the population after the earthquakes of 1773.
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Mexico:
Martín de Mayorga was the viceroy who received the report from Joaquín Izquierdo.
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Guatemala:
Martín de Mayorga's decision to relocate the city of Guatemala created significant conflict during the colonial era.
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Guatemala:
Martín de Mayorga was the new captain general who panicked and decided that the city should be moved away from the threatening volcanoes.
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