Francisco de Paula Gelabert

Francisco José de Paula Gelabert (1758 – after June 21, 1832) was an honorary commissioner of War who was Royal Governor of West Florida between May and September, 1796. Paula Gelabert was born in Madrid, Spain, sometime in the 18th century. He was son of Antonio de Paula Gelabert and Rosa Estrani. His parents were natives from Barcelona and Vich (Catalonia, Spain) respectively. His father was descended from an ancient and noble lineage from Catalonia. Francisco José de Paula Gelabert was an honorary War Commissioner who, in May 1796, was appointed Royal Governor of West Florida, office he occupied until September this year.

Francisco de Paula Gelabert

Francisco José de Paula Gelabert (1758 – after June 21, 1832) was an honorary commissioner of War who was Royal Governor of West Florida between May and September, 1796. Paula Gelabert was born in Madrid, Spain, sometime in the 18th century. He was son of Antonio de Paula Gelabert and Rosa Estrani. His parents were natives from Barcelona and Vich (Catalonia, Spain) respectively. His father was descended from an ancient and noble lineage from Catalonia. Francisco José de Paula Gelabert was an honorary War Commissioner who, in May 1796, was appointed Royal Governor of West Florida, office he occupied until September this year.