Juan Bautista Rondeau

Juan Bautista Rondeau (1735–1813) was a French military, in service of the Spanish crown. He served during the Viceroyalty of Peru and Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata, participating heroically in the defense of Buenos Aires, during the British invasions (1806-1807).

Biography
Rondeau was born in La Rochelle, son of Pierre Rondeau and Catherine Bourgeois. He was married to Lorenza Pereira and were parents of José Rondeau, Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata.

In 1762, Rondeau joined as Corporal in the Batallon de Infanteria of Santa Fe, and later was promoted to Lieutenant, serving in Montevideo. In 1784, was responsible for construction the houses of the inhabitants, in villa de la Concepción.

In 1785, Rondeau was appointed by the Viceroy Juan José de Vértiz y Salcedo, to take over the government. He served as political leader and Commandant of Minas, Uruguay until 1790.