Gonzalo Cristobal Merlin y Santa Cruz

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• Born on May 8, 1816 in Paris
• Deceased on December 13, 1887, at the age of 71 years

Parents

• Christophe Antoine Merlin (1771 - 1839), inspecteur général de la cavalerie, écuyer de Joseph Bonaparte
• Mercedes de Santa Cruz y Montalvo (1784 - 1852)

Family

• Married with Juana Teresa Cardonas y Cardonas (1817 - 1861), issuing
  • François (1858 - 1882)