Don Domingo Ordoñana (1829-1897), was a prominent rancher in Soriano Department in Uruguay.
Patron of national commemorations He was noted for patronizing works of national commemorative importance.Playa Agraciadadoloresnet.com These include a memorial obelisk to the landing of the Thirty-Three Orientals at Agraciada Beach.
He also hosted at his Casa Blanca ranch the distinguished artist Juan Manuel Blanes during the latter's execution of his major work depicting the oath of the Thirty-Three Orientals.Image Wikimedia
Agricultural interests; death
Don Domingo was also noted for introducing various schemes of agricultural improvement.
He died in 1897 during a voyage to Spain.
See also
Thirty-Three Orientals#Landing Juan Manuel Blanes#Works of Uruguayan national importance
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