Gonzalo Casco
Gonzalo Casco | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1536 Avilés, Asturias, Spain |
| Died | c.1588 Asunción, Paraguay |
| Allegiance |  Spain |
| Rank | General |
Gonzalo Casco (sixteenth century) was a Spanish military leader and conquistador of Paraguay.[1]
Biography
Casco was born in Aviles. After being established in Peru, he arrived in Asunción, where he was appointed Alcalde and Regidor on two occasions.[2] Casco participated in expeditions against the tribes of Mayáes and Tomacocis.[3]
His wife was María de Mendoza Irala, the daughter of Gonzalo de Mendoza (Governor) and Isabel de Irala (daughter of Domingo Martínez de Irala).[4]
References
- ^ Los Casco de Mendoza y los Vera de Aragón, Instituto Argentino de Ciencias Genealógicas, 1949
- ^ Revista de Indias - Volumen10, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 1950
- ^ Revista - Tema 8, Instituto Argentino de Ciencias Genealógicas
- ^ Historia paraguaya: anuario del Instituto Paraguayo de Investigaciones Históricas, Volumes 42-43, El Instituto, 2002