Carlos Morphi Explained

Capitán General Carlos Morphi was an Irish Lt. Colonel who worked for Spain. He became the Colonial governor of Paraguay in 1766. He had good relations with the Jesuits.[1] He was also, in 1770, the founder of Eusebio Ayala, Paraguay.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: William Henry Koebel. British Exploits in South America: A History of British Activities in Exploration, Military Adventure, Diplomacy, Science, and Trade, in Latin-America. 1917. The Century co.. 109.
  2. http://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/interior/festejan-aniversario-de-cambio-de-nombre-91589.html ABC.com.py (Spanish)