After settling in its new location, the name Gandara was given to it in commemoration of the former Governor General José de la Gándara y Navarro.
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Established in 1902 and named after the surname of Spanish Governor General José de la Gándara y Navarro, the first captain was Jose Dionesio Mendiola, who died during the year's cholera epidemic and replaced by Jose Piczon on June 15, 1902, serving until June 15, 1903.
Afterward he served with distinction in the colonies, and, after reaching the rank of brigadier, was appointed, in 1857, governor of the islands of Fernando Poo and Annobón y Corisco.
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José de la Gándara y Navarro (born 15 October 1820) was a Spanish soldier, born in Bilbao.
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