Governors of Melilla in the last part of the 17th century

Abstract

A collection of biographic references about the Governors of Melilla in the last third of the XVII century is provided, some of them are mostly unknown. Going through this notes, words, facts and circumstances of this figures, gives a glimpse of the depressed situation being experienced in Spain at that time. And as a result, the situation of abandonment suffered by the settlement of Melilla. This news and realities are explained to contribute with the understanding of the local history, as well as the local and social facts.