Manuel María de Salcedo

Biography

Manuel María de Salcedo served as colonial governor of Spanish Texas during a turbulent era, endeavoring to maintain civil order and the rule of law in the face of rebellion. His tenure reflected the challenges of colonial governance on the frontier of empire.

Though his life ended amid conflict, those who knew him recall his commitment to duty, and the Cathedral of San Fernando serves as a solemn site where his memory rests as one of the last Spanish governors of the territory.