Bruno Mauricio de Zabala

Bruno Mauricio de Zabala
Born	6 October 1682 Durango, Crown of Castile
Died	31 January 1736(1736-01-31) (aged 53) Ayolas, Viceroyalty of Peru
Nationality	Spanish
Occupation	Governor
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Bruno Mauricio de Zabala y Gortázar (1682–1736) was a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator who served as governor of the Governorate of the Río de la Plata from 1717 to 1734 and founded the city of Montevideo, capital of present-day Uruguay.