José Ignacio de Viar
José Ignacio de Viar came from Bilbao’s commercial community and worked with the Gardoqui trading house. He accompanied Diego de Gardoqui to America in 1785 and remained in the mission after Gardoqui returned to Europe. His service included an acting period, a joint commission with José de Jáudenes, and a further acting spell in 1796. 1, 2
Washington Appointments
Sources
- La memoria recobrada — Spain and the American Revolution
Viar’s Bilbao trading background and voyage with Gardoqui in 1785
- Spain — U.S. Chief of Protocol incoming representatives
Name and credential/acting entries; dates must be read with their labels
- Repertorio diplomático español
Biography checked 2026-10-29.
Notes
- Viar and Jáudenes held a joint commission.
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José Ignacio de Viar. Chanceries Diplopedia. Biography reviewed 2026-10-29. Record 14c4c96e65e8af20. https://chanceries.org/diplopedia/people/jose-ignacio-viar-2940660e0d/
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