Pedro Alcántara Argaiz
Pedro Alcántara Argaiz undertook diplomatic work in Russia before his American posting. Spanish archival descriptions associate him with royal orders and correspondence during the upheavals of 1822–1823. He later represented Spain in Washington at ministerial rank, with the U.S. receiving record dated 26 September 1839. 1, 2
Washington Appointments
- Spain — Minister, 1839–1844
Archival Sources
Archival references used in this account; descriptions and access vary by repository.
- Pedro Alcántara Argaiz correspondence — Archivo Histórico Nacional
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Royal orders, November 1822–February 1823; correspondence from Aleppo, February–July 1823
Sources
- Pedro Alcántara Argaiz correspondence — Archivo Histórico Nacional
Royal orders, November 1822–February 1823; correspondence from Aleppo, February–July 1823
- 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.
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