Francisco Cruzat François Cruzat Don Francisco Cruzado | |
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| 2ª Lieutenant Governors of Upper Louisiana | |
| In office 1775–1778 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Piernas |
| Succeeded by | Fernando de Leyba |
| 4ª Lieutenant Governors of Upper Louisiana | |
| In office September 24, 1780 – 1787 | |
| Preceded by | Fernando de Leyba |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Pérez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1739 Tafalla, Navarra, Spain |
| Died | 1790 Pensacola, Florida |
| Spouse(s) | Doña Nicanora Ramos (also sometimes spelled Anicanora Ramos) |
| Children | Antonio and José |
| Profession | Soldier, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Louisiana and Interim Governor of Florida |
Francisco Xavier Cruzat (also François Cruzat, Don Francisco Javier Cruzado Virto or Don Francisco Javier Cruzado Virto Y Ezpeleta) was a Spanish soldier who served as lieutenant governor of Upper Louisiana in New Spain (also known as the "lieutenant governor of St. Louis") from 1775 to 1778 and again from 1780 to 1787. He served as Interim Governor of East Florida in 1789.