Fernando Linera

Fernando López Linera (c.1770-?) was an Argentine merchant and politician. He served in the Consulate of Buenos Aires during the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata.

Fernando Linera was born in San Isidro, Buenos Aires, son of Antonio López Linera and Juana María Vázquez. In 1799, he was married in The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral with María Antonia Canaveris, belonging to the Order of Saint Dominic, daughter of Juan de Canaveris and Catalina Esparza.

In the late 18th century, Linera was devoted to trade, in 1797 had sent from Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos, 486 leathers, to be sold in Buenos Aires.

During the British invasions of the River Plate, Linera participates in the defense and reconquest of the city, serving as Decurion in the 7- Compañía de Asturianos.

In 1817, Fernado López Linera was elected alcalde of cuartel no.6, a position he resigned due to illness.