Costansó, Miguel
Variant namesEngineer, cartographer, and historian.
Costansó came to New Spain in 1764 and worked in the Corps of Engineers, during which time he produced important drawings of the Port of San Blas for the viceroy. His extensive knowledge of the Mexican coastline made him a valuable member of numerous expeditions to explore and occupy Alta California between 1768 and 1770. He also advised the viceroy on population and defense matters of California, designed presidios and government buildings, and served as municipal engineer of Mexico City. Nothing is known of his life after 1802.
From the description of [Diary of Miguel Costanso, 1769-1770]. [177-?] (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 32841744
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associatedWith | Croix, Carlos Francisco de Croix, marqués de, 1699-1786. | person |
associatedWith | Ebeling, Christophe Daniel, 1741-1817, | person |
associatedWith | Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library) | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Gálvez, José de, 1720-1787. | person |
associatedWith | Hopkins, Rufus Clement, b. 1816. | person |
associatedWith | Newberry Library. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Portolá, Gaspar de. | person |
associatedWith | Revillagigedo, Juan Vicente Güémez Pacheco de Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, conde de, 1740-1799. | person |
associatedWith | Richman, Irving Berdine, 1861-1938, | person |
associatedWith | Robertson, William, 1721-1793, | person |
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Indians of California |
Indians of North America |
Indians of North America |
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Portola's Expedition, Calif. 1769-1770 |
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Birth 1741
Death 1814-09-27
English