In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ramos Mexía and the second or maternal family name is Ross.

Ildefonso Ramos Mexía y Ross (August 2, 1769 – June 24, 1854) was an Argentine military man and politician, who served as alcalde,[1] governor and legislator of Buenos Aires.[2]

He was born in Buenos Aires, the son of Gregorio Ramos Mexía, born in Sevilla, and María Cristina Ross, belonging to a family of Scottish and Creole origin. He was married with his relative María Inés Basavilbaso, daughter of José Ramón Basavilbaso and María Lorenza Ferrín.[3]

References

  1. ^ Historia de la Republica Argentina, Vicente Fidel López, 1888
  2. ^ Historia de la Argentina, Volumen7, Vicente D. Sierra, 1967
  3. ^ Crónicas y linajes de la Gobernación del Plata, Luis Enrique Azarola Gil, 1927