Melchor Casco de Mendoza

Melchor Casco de Mendoza (1581–1658) was a Spanish nobleman, alcalde and alferez real of Buenos Aires.[1] He also served as regidor of Asuncion in 1620.[2]

Melchor Casco de Mendoza
Alcalde (2nd vote) of Buenos Aires
In office
1605–1606
MonarchPhilip III
Personal details
Born
Melchor Casco de Mendoza y Valderrama

1581
Asuncion, Paraguay
Died1658
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionMilitia
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Spain
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
RankCaptain

Biography

Melchor was born in Asuncion, the son of Víctor Casco de Mendoza and Lucía Valderrama, daughter of Juan de Fustes.[3] He was married to Catalina Astor, daughter of Pedro de Izarra Astor and Úrsula Gómez y Luyz.[4]

Melchor Casco de Mendoza was grandson of Gonzalo Casco and María Mendoza, daughter of Gonzalo de Mendoza and Isabel Irala (daughter of Domingo Martínez de Irala).

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