Francisco de Freytas
Francisco de Freytas | |
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| Born | 15? Portugal |
| Died | 15? Asuncion, Paraguay |
| Allegiance |  Spanish Empire |
| Rank | Captain |
Francisco de Freytas (16th Century) was a Portuguese conquistador, arrived in the Río de la Plata in the expedition of Pedro de Mendoza.[1]
Biography
Born in Portugal, Francisco de Freytas, was chosen alongside other conquistadores to negotiate with the king, the supply of arms and provisions of the settlers of Buenos Aires.[2]
Francisco de Freytas, along with the rest of the population of Buenos Aires, was established in the city of Asuncion, where he was a member of the Cabildo.[3]
References
- ^ Colección de Documentos Sobre Los Conquistadores y Pobladores Del Río de La Plata. Jorge F. Lima González Bonorino, Hernán Carlos Lux-Wurm.
- ^ Historia de la conquista del Río de La Plata y del Paraguay: Los gobiernos de Pedro de Mendoza, Alvar Núñez y Domingo de Trala : 1535-1556. Enrique de Gandía.
- ^ Actas capitulares y documentos del Cabildo de Asunción del Paraguay, Siglo XVI. Margarita Durán Estragó.