Francisco de Manzanares y Dardos

Francisco de Manzanares y Dardos (born-16th-century) was a Spanish nobleman and politician, who served during the Viceroyalty of Peru, holding honorary functions as alcalde, alguacil, lieutenant governor and regidor of Buenos Aires.

He was born in Villa de la Membrilla, La Mancha, the son of Pedro Alonso Dardos and María López de Manzanares, belonging to illustrious Spanish families. He was married in Buenos Aires to Leonor de Aguilar Pérez de Burgos, daughter of Francisco Pérez de Burgos and Juana de Aguilar y Salvatierra, a Creole lady, daughter of Andrés Gil and Leonor de Zamora, natives of Ronda (Spain).

He was elected vice-mayor of Buenos Aires in 1613, and served for several periods as regidor of the Cabildo of Buenos Aires. He participated in the funeral honors performed to Diego Marín de Negrón, governor of Buenos Aires, who died in the city in 1613, and also toke part in the swearing of Francés de Beaumont y Navarra, as the new governor.

Francisco de Manzanares y Dardos held various government positions, including Alguacil Mayor, Procurator General, Fiel ejecutor and Mayordomo of Buenos Aires. He also served as Interin Lieutenant Governor of Buenos Aires in 1600.