Claudio María Joly
| Claudio María Joly | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1829 Saône-et-Loire, France |
| Died |
1897 Moreno, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality |
 French |
| Occupation | Landowner |
| Profession | Librarian |
| Religion | Catholicism |
Claudio María Joly (c.1829-1897) was a French landowner. He served as a member of the first Municipal committee of the village of Moreno, Province of Buenos Aires.[1]
Biography
Joly was born in Louhans (France), arrived at the port of Buenos Aires from Europe circa 1845.[2] Established in Buenos Aires, Joly was owner of one of the most important libraries in the city. His business was located in the Victoria street, neighborhood of San Nicolas.[3]
Claudio Joly was owner of vast hectares of land in Buenos Aires Province. He participated in the founding of the city of Moreno,[4] and on January 3, 1863, he, had donated land for the construction of the Church of the town.[5] He also was the founder of the Sociedad Francesa de Moreno (French Society of Moreno).[6]
References
- ↑ Registro oficial de la provincia de Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires (Argentina : Province).
- ↑ La Ilustración española y americana, Volumen 41. Abelardo de Carlos.
- ↑ La ciudad y los libros: excursión bibliográfica al pasado porteño. Rafael Alberto Arrieta.
- ↑ .Historia del partido de general Sarmiento, Volumen 22. Buenos Aires.
- ↑ .Congreso Nacional de Historia Argentina:. Comisión Post Congreso Nacional de Historia Argentina.
- ↑ Origenes historicos de la ciudad y partido de Moreno: 1860-1910. Juan Carlos Ocampo.