Mariano Velazquez de la Cadena

Mariano Velázquez (June 28, 1778 – February 19, 1860), (full name Mariano Velázquez de la Cadena) was a Mexican accomplished grammarian, scholar, and author in the 19th century. He was appointed Professor of Spanish Language and Literature at Columbia College in 1830, a position that he held until his death in 1861.[1][2]

  1. ^ Catalogue of the officers and graduates of Columbia college (originally King's college) in the city of New York, 1754-1888. Columbia College. 1888. p. 28.
  2. ^ "Died". New York Times. February 21, 1860.