Agustín Montilla y Orendain

Agustín Montilla y Orendain, was a Spanish entrepreneur, who was one of the first settlers of Negros island to produce sugar from sugarcane in commercial quantities.

Early life

Agustín Montilla's father, José Montilla was interim Governor of the Mariana Islands from 15 Aug 1822 to 15 May 1823.

Descendants

• José Montilla : part of the rebel delegation in the Negros Revolution
• Gil Montilla
• Soldedad "Gretchen" Oppen: Wife of tycoon Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr.
• Manuel "Mar" Araneta Roxas II: Former senator of the Philippines
• Martha Rivilla: Grammatophyllum martae was named in her honor
• Jorge L. Araneta - President and CEO of the Araneta Group; son of J. Amado Araneta
• Judy Araneta-Roxas - Papal Awardee, vice chair of the Araneta Group, political activist, social development practitioner, widow of former Senator Gerry Roxas the son of former Philippine President Manuel Roxas.
• Margarita A. Fores - daughter of Maria Lourdes "Baby" Araneta-Fores, granddaughter of J Amado Araneta. Celebrity chef and businesswoman in Manila. Owner of 10 Italian inspired restaurants including Cibo, Pepato, Café Bola and Pepato restaurants. Other businesses include Fiori di M and Casa di M, high-end floral and housewares design, respectively

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