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
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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

  1. Quién fue quién en Dolores. Methopress, 1975.
  2. Crotto: historia de una ingratitud. Ernesto Quiroga Micheo, Ernesto Raúl Quiroga Vergara.
  3. Pulperías, esquinas y almacenes de la campaña bonaerense:. Editorial El Aljibe.
  4. Origen y Evolución de Dolores. Reseña de un pueblo de la provincia de Buenos Aires. Pirali, Juan Carlos.
  5. Diccionario biográfico del campo argentino. Jorge Newton.
  6. Cabañas argentinas. Casa Pardo, 1970.
  7. Historia del municipio de Dolores, Volumen 2. Municipalidad de Dolores.
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