Francisco Álvarez Campana (1707–1773) was a Spanish merchant and politician,[1] who served during the Viceroyalty of Peru as Regidor and Attorney General of Buenos Aires.

[4] He studied in his native country and settled in Buenos Aires around the beginning of 1750, holding various positions related to charitable entities, including as Hermano Mayor of the Hermandad de la Santa Caridad of Buenos Aires in 1754.

[5] That same year he requested to the Council of the Cabildo authorization for the construction of the Casa de Niñas Huérfanas (School of Orphans).

[7] For the year of 1754, Francisco Álvarez Campana asked the City Council to suspend the bullfights that were to take place during the celebration of the Jubilee.

[13] He regained his liberty in 1771, requesting permission of the authorities, to return to take charge of the direction of the Escuela Huérfanas.