Francisco Luis Hector de Carondelet
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Francisco Luis Hector, barón de Carondelet (born 1748, Noyelles-sur-Selle, Flanders – died 1807 Quito, Ecuador) was an administrator of Burgundian descent in the employ of the Spanish Empire
. He was a Knight of Malta
.
Carondelet was named governor
of El Salvador
in 1789. After his term as governor ended he was appointed the governor
of the Spanish
colonies of Louisiana
and West Florida
from 1791 to 1797. The Carondelet Canal
in New Orleans, Louisiana
was constructed on his orders and was named after him. Working through an alliance with Native American tribes, he succeeded in thwarting westward American expansion for a decade.
He became intrigued with western areas, notably Kentucky
, trying to detach them from the rest of the United States
, to thwart American policy to secure unchallenged access to the Mississippi River
, a tendency which made Spanish colonial officials fear for the safety of Louisiana and New Spain
. The movement came to an end with the ratification (1795) of Pinckney's Treaty
, also known as the Treaty of San Lorenz, which established intentions of friendship between the United States and Spain and defined the boundaries of the United States with the Spanish colonies. The treaty guaranteed the United States navigation rights on the Mississippi River. After his term in Louisiana, Carondelet served as President of the Real Audiencia de Quito from 1799 through his death in 1807.
Spanish Empire
The Spanish Empire comprised territories and colonies administered directly by Spain in Europe, in America, Africa, Asia and Oceania. It originated during the Age of Exploration and was therefore one of the first global empires. At the time of Habsburgs, Spain reached the peak of its world power....
. He was a Knight of Malta
Knights Hospitaller
The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta , also known as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta , Order of Malta or Knights of Malta, is a Roman Catholic lay religious order, traditionally of military, chivalrous, noble nature. It is the world's...
.
Carondelet was named governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
of El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
in 1789. After his term as governor ended he was appointed the governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
of the Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
colonies of Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
and West Florida
West Florida
West Florida was a region on the north shore of the Gulf of Mexico, which underwent several boundary and sovereignty changes during its history. West Florida was first established in 1763 by the British government; as its name suggests it largely consisted of the western portion of the region...
from 1791 to 1797. The Carondelet Canal
Carondelet Canal
The Carondelet Canal, also known as the Old Basin Canal, was a canal in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1794 through 1938.Construction of the canal began in June of 1794 on the orders of Governor of Louisiana Francisco Luis Hector de Carondelet, for whom the canal was named. The 1.6‑mile long canal...
in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
was constructed on his orders and was named after him. Working through an alliance with Native American tribes, he succeeded in thwarting westward American expansion for a decade.
He became intrigued with western areas, notably Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, trying to detach them from the rest of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, to thwart American policy to secure unchallenged access to the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
, a tendency which made Spanish colonial officials fear for the safety of Louisiana and New Spain
New Spain
New Spain, formally called the Viceroyalty of New Spain , was a viceroyalty of the Spanish colonial empire, comprising primarily territories in what was known then as 'América Septentrional' or North America. Its capital was Mexico City, formerly Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec Empire...
. The movement came to an end with the ratification (1795) of Pinckney's Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty, also known as the Treaty of San Lorenzo or the Treaty of Madrid, was signed in San Lorenzo de El Escorial on October 27, 1795 and established intentions of friendship between the United States and Spain. It also defined the boundaries of the United States with the Spanish...
, also known as the Treaty of San Lorenz, which established intentions of friendship between the United States and Spain and defined the boundaries of the United States with the Spanish colonies. The treaty guaranteed the United States navigation rights on the Mississippi River. After his term in Louisiana, Carondelet served as President of the Real Audiencia de Quito from 1799 through his death in 1807.
Named in his honor
- Carondelet CanalCarondelet CanalThe Carondelet Canal, also known as the Old Basin Canal, was a canal in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1794 through 1938.Construction of the canal began in June of 1794 on the orders of Governor of Louisiana Francisco Luis Hector de Carondelet, for whom the canal was named. The 1.6‑mile long canal...
in New Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population... - Carondelet FarmCarondelet FarmCarondelet Farm is a racehorse breeding farm in San Diego, California. It was named after Carondelet Street in New Orleans. In 1999 it bred Champion racehorse Artax which won the 1999 Breeders' Cup Sprint.-External links:**...
in San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round... - Palacio de CarondeletPalacio de CarondeletCarondelet Palace is the seat of government of the Republic of Ecuador, located in the historical center of Quito. Axis is the nerve of the public space known as Independence Square or Plaza Grande , around which were built in addition the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Hotel Plaza...
Presidential Palace in EcuadorEcuadorEcuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border... - Carondelet, Missouri.
External links
- Carondelet's Administration, 1792 to 1797 (Vol. III, Chapter 6 of Gayarré's History of Louisiana)