Romero, Matías, 1837-1898
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Diplomat, public servant, author, agricultural researcher, railroad company executive. Born 1837 in Oaxaca; died 1898 in New York. While a student in law school, Romero began to correspond with Benito Juárez and to serve the Juarist faction. During the years 1859-1898, he held posts intermittently in the Mexican diplomatic service in Washington, D.C. and in the Mexican Ministry of Treasury. During the 1870s Romero researched the agricultural resources of southern Mexico. He also was superintendent of the Compañia Ferrocarril Meridional Mexicana (1881) and published many articles and books.
From the description of Matías Romero collection, 1837-1899 [microform]. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 33262483
Diplomat, public servant, author, politician, railroad company executive, and agricultural researcher. Born 1837 in Oaxaca; died 1898 in New York. While a student in law school, Matías Romero began to correspond with Benito Juárez and to serve the Juarist faction. During the years 1859-1898, he held posts intermittently in the Mexican diplomatic service in Washington, D.C. and in the Mexican Ministry of Treasury. He also served as a colonel in the military (1863), substitute senator for Chiapas (1875), deputy to Congress (1876), and administrator general of the postal system (1880). During the 1870s Romero researched the agricultural resources of several southern Mexican states and attempted to engage in agriculture and business; he also was superintendent of the Compañía Ferrocarril Meridional Mexicana (1881) and published many articles and a few books.
From the guide to the Matías Romero Papers, (microfilm) 33262483 ., 1837-1899, (Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin)
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- Coffee
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- Diplomats
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- Ochoa y Carbajal Compañía
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- Sociedad Agrícola Mexicana
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