Giuseppe Crotto
| Giuseppe Crotto | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 30, 1830 Turin, Piedmont |
| Died |
April 6, 1903 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Resting place | La Recoleta Cemetery |
| Nationality |
 Italian |
| Occupation | Landowner |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Signature |
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Giuseppe Crotto (Spanish José Crotto) (1830-1903) was an Italian merchant and landowner, settler in the city of Dolores, Buenos Aires.[1]
Biography
Giuseppe was born in Piscina, Piedmont son of Francesco Crotto and Anna Guglielmone.[2] In late 1840, Crotto was enlisted in the army of Piedmont, participating in the Crimean War.[3] After arriving at the port of Buenos Aires, it is established in the fields of the Province of Buenos Aires, taking up residence in the city of Dolores.[4] Crotto was owner of the ranches "La Italia", "La France",[5] "La Maruja", "Los Flamencos and "María Luisa".[6]
José Crotto was married to Valeria Villas, born in Béarn, France. They were parents of several children, including José Camilo Crotto, senator, and governor of Buenos Aires Province.[7]
References
- ↑ Quién fue quién en Dolores. Methopress, 1975.
- ↑ Crotto: historia de una ingratitud. Ernesto Quiroga Micheo, Ernesto Raúl Quiroga Vergara.
- ↑ Pulperías, esquinas y almacenes de la campaña bonaerense:. Editorial El Aljibe.
- ↑ Origen y Evolución de Dolores. Reseña de un pueblo de la provincia de Buenos Aires. Pirali, Juan Carlos.
- ↑ Diccionario biográfico del campo argentino. Jorge Newton.
- ↑ Cabañas argentinas. Casa Pardo, 1970.
- ↑ Historia del municipio de Dolores, Volumen 2. Municipalidad de Dolores.