Francisco de Becerra
Francisco de Becerra (1510s, Medellín, Extremadura, Spain - ?, Brazil) was a Spanish nobleman, served as Captain in the Spanish Army, during the conquest of the New World.[1]
Francisco de Becerra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1510s Medellín, Extremadura, Spain |
| Died | 16th century Brazil |
| Allegiance |  |
| Rank | Captain |
Biography
Born in Extremadura in the 1510s, Becerra was commander of the brigantine who brought to Mencía Calderón in 1550.[2] On that trip Becerra was accompanied by his wife Isabel, daughter of Álvaro Contreras y Carvajal.[3] He lost his life on the same trip, due to a shipwreck in Mbiazá, Brazil. His wife and children managed to save their lives.[4]
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References
- Hernandarias: primer gran estanciero criollo del Río de la Plata. Carlos M. Aranguren.
- Mujeres de la Conquista. Lucía Gálvez.
- Hombres y mujeres de Ámerica: diccionario biográfico-genealógico de nuestros progenitores, siglos XVI-XIX. Carlos B. Vega.
- Paraguay: destino y esperanza. Pastor Urbieta Rojas.
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