Brief Life History of Maria Rafaela
When Maria Rafaela Achabal Cobiaga was christened on 23 May 1827, in Ea, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain, her father, Santiago Achaval Basterechea, was 29 and her mother, Magdalena Cobeaga Zaracondegui, was 31. She had at least 2 sons and 1 daughter with Pedro Antonio De Yturbe.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Maria Rafaela? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (5)
- Legacy NFS Source: Maria Rafaela Achabal Cobiaga - Church record: birth-name: Maria Rafaela Achabal Cobiaga
- Rafaela de Achaval in entry for Pedro Antonio Yturbe Achaval, "Spain Baptisms, 1502-1940"
- Rafaela de Achaval in entry for Jose Vicente Yturbe Achaval, "Spain Baptisms, 1502-1940"
World Events (8)
1833
First Carlist War
1833 · First Carlist War
"This was a civil war fought between two groups, the ""Carlists"" and the ""Basques"", who had differing ideas about how succession to the throne should happen and the role of the Spanish monarchy."
1862 · Spain captured Veracruz, Mexico, collecting interest on debts owed
With help from France and Great Britain, Spain captures lands in Mexico, including Veracruz, to collect interest on debts Mexico refuses to pay.
Name Meaning
Short form of Maria , of German origin but now also moderately popular in the English-speaking world.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.