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 |  Spain |
| Rank | Captain |
Biography edit
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]
References edit
- ^ Hernandarias: primer gran estanciero criollo del Río de la Plata. Carlos M. Aranguren. 1963.
- ^ Mujeres de la Conquista. Lucía Gálvez. 4 July 2012. ISBN 9789870425687.
- ^ Hombres y mujeres de Ámerica: diccionario biográfico-genealógico de nuestros progenitores, siglos XVI-XIX. Carlos B. Vega. 2007. ISBN 9788497733601.
- ^ Paraguay: destino y esperanza. Pastor Urbieta Rojas. 1968.
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