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Don Matías Castillo was a distinguished merchant and the wealthiest businessman in Honduras' former capital of Comayagua between 1840 and 1870.

Early life

Don Matías Castillo was born into the prominent Castillo family of Comayagua, known for their significant political and economic influence. His parents were Don Benito del Castillo y Calderón and Doña Antonia Fonseca Aranda.^[1]

Family

In 1846, Don Matías Castillo married his cousin, Mercedes Montes y Fonseca, daughter of Don Juan José Montes and madame Liberata Fonseca Aranda. Don Juan José Montes served as a member of the Noble Council of Comayagua and as the last Standard-Bearer of the King in 1821. Don Juan was also the father of Francisco Montes, who served as president of Honduras on three separate occasions. The marriage between Don Matías and Mercedes required ecclesiastical dispensations since they were cousins.^[1]

They had several children together, including:

Jesús Castillo Montes
Teresa Castillo Montes
Francisco Castillo Montes
León Castillo Montes
Federico Castillo Montes
Enrique Castillo Montes
Luis Alberto Castillo Montes^[1]

Life and Career

Don Matías Castillo rose to prominence as the wealthiest businessman in Comayagua from 1840 until his death in 1870. His extensive commercial activities, which included importing and exporting a wide range of goods, significantly contributed to the economic prosperity of Honduras' former capital. He was also listed as a significant creditor of the state of Honduras.^[1]

Don Matías Castillo was known for his enjoyment of a lavish lifestyle, made evident by his luxurious purchases. A notable one was the acquisition of a grand piano from London, making it the first of its kind in Honduras and serving as a symbol of the family's status and cultural influence.^[2] A letter from London addressed to Don Matías from a gentleman named Don León Alvarado mentions several purchases on behalf of Don Matías, including emerald earrings and rings for his wife, dresses from Paris for his daughters, suits for his sons, a custom brooch from Spain, and the previously mentioned grand piano.^[3]

Following the assassination of President Don Santos Guardiola in 1862, his widow, First Lady Doña Anita Arbisú, sought refuge in the Castillo household. The Castillo Montes family provided her with shelter for eight months until the assassins were captured and condemned, at which point she moved to Tegucigalpa to live with her daughters.^[1]

Death

Upon his death in 1870, Don Matías left behind a substantial estate, including merchandise valued at 60,000 pesos. His remains can be found in the church of San Sebastián in Comayagua, alongside other notable Honduran figures such as José Trinidad Cabañas and Fray Pedro Alejandro Martínez Castillo.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Martinez, Mario Felipe (2011). Los Forjadores de Nuestra Identidad. Litografía López. ISBN 9789992619773.
^ Martinez, Mario Felipe (September 17, 1992). Cuatro centros de arte colonial provinciano hispano criollo en Honduras. Editorial Universitaria.
^ v. de Carías, Ana Rosa. "Cartas inédits del Prócer Hondureño Don León Alvarado". Anales del Archivo Nacional: 24.

[:0-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Martinez, Mario Felipe (2011). Los Forjadores de Nuestra Identidad. Litografía López. ISBN 9789992619773.

[2] Martinez, Mario Felipe (September 17, 1992). Cuatro centros de arte colonial provinciano hispano criollo en Honduras. Editorial Universitaria.

[3] v. de Carías, Ana Rosa. "Cartas inédits del Prócer Hondureño Don León Alvarado". Anales del Archivo Nacional: 24.

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