Francisco de Murga y Ortiz de Orué | |
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Governor of Cartagena | |
In office 17 October 1629 – 17 July 1636 | |
Preceded by | Francisco Guzmán Luis Berrio (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Antonio Maldonado de Tejeda (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Artomaña |
Died | 17 July 1636 Cartagena |
Nationality | Spanish |
Occupation | Soldier |
Francisco de Murga y Ortiz de Orué (1570? – 1636) was Spanish soldier and engineer who became Governor and Captain-General of Cartagena. He was governor of Marmora in Africa when he was appointed to fortify the plaza of Cartagena. He was a knight of Order of Santiago. [1] He died in 1636.