Borda, José de la, 1699-1778

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The Borda family was among the most important mining families in Mexico at this time. They made large donations to the Church and various charities. Borda was a very successful engineer, and, according to Humboldt, was instrumental in restoring production in the enormously rich Zacatecas group. His success in Taxco led to the building of the beautiful parish church of Santa Prisca.

From the description of José de la Borda papers, 1737-1837. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122546457

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referencedIn Mexico collection, 1522-1915 (inclusive), 1770-1865 (bulk). Yale University Library
referencedIn Mexico collection, 1522-1915, 1770-1865 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
creatorOf Borda, José de la, 1699-1778. Taxco de Alarcón (Mexico) : inventory of jewels and precious metals donated to the Church of Santa Priscia, 1770. Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
creatorOf Borda, José de la, 1699-1778. José de la Borda papers, 1737-1837. Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Quebradilla (Zacatecas)
Mexico
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Mining engineering
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Birth 1699-01-02

Death 1778-05-30

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