Antonio de Olivares
Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares or simply Fray Antonio de Olivares (1630 - 1722) was a Spanish Franciscan known by officiate at the first Mass celebrated in Texas, and especially for contributing to the founding of San Antonio and for his exploration in this city. Founded, among other missions, the famous Alamo Mission in San Antonio, the Presidio San Antonio de Bexar and the Acequia Madre de Valero.
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| Birth date | January 01, 1630 |
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| Birth name | Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares |
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| Date of death | January 01, 1722 |
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