Gamboa, Francisco Javier de 1717-1794
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Francisco de Gamboa was a native Mexican who was lauded as the foremost Mexican lawyer of his time, as well as an expert on mining and geology. He is credited with creating the basis of mining law for New Spain.
From the description of Correspondence with the marqués de Montealegre, 1774-1775. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 760905887
From the description of Letter to Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, 1769, February 15. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 756870094
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- Explorers
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- Mexico (as recorded)
- Mexico (as recorded)
- Real de Santa Eulalia (Mexico) (as recorded)
- California (as recorded)
- Sonora (Mexico : State) (as recorded)
- Spain (as recorded)
- Mexico (as recorded)
- California (as recorded)
