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Antonio Devoto

1833-03-12 – 1916-07-30

Portrait of Antonio Devoto
Portrait of A. DevotoCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Conte Antonio Devoto OCI, OSSML, OML (12 March 1833 – 30 July 1916) was an Argentine entrepreneur, banker, philanthropist and politician born in Liguria. He is best known for being the owner of most of the lands in the current barrio of Buenos Aires called Villa Devoto, hence the neighborhood's name. Him and his brothers were also involved in the establishment of the Abasto Market in downtown Buenos Aires in 1888.

Occupation & Career

businessperson

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4776573 — wikidata View source

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