Francisco de Freytas (16th Century) was a Portuguese conquistador who arrived in the Río de la Plata with the expedition of Pedro de Mendoza.[1] He was chosen along with other conquistadores to negotiate with Charles I of Spain the supply of arms and provisions for the settlers of Buenos Aires.[2]
Francisco de Freytas | |
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| Born | c.1510 Portugal |
| Died | 1560s Asuncion, Paraguay |
| Allegiance |  Spanish Empire |
| Service | Spanish Army |
| Rank | Captain |
De Freytas resided in the city of Asuncion, where he was a member of the Cabildo.[3]
References
edit- ^ Colección de Documentos Sobre Los Conquistadores y Pobladores Del Río de La Plata. Jorge F. Lima González Bonorino, Hernán Carlos Lux-Wurm. 2001. ISBN 9789879768822.
- ^ 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. 1932.
- ^ Actas capitulares y documentos del Cabildo de Asunción del Paraguay, Siglo XVI. Margarita Durán Estragó. 2001.