Gonzalo de Alvarado

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Gonzalo de Alvarado is the Spanish conqueror and brother of Pedro de Alvarado who participated in campaigns in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador (co-founding its present capital, San Salvador).

Pedro de Alvarado was wounded on his left thigh, remaining handicapped for the rest of his life. He abandoned the war and appointed his brother, Gonzalo de Alvarado, to continue the task. In 1525 the conquest of El Salvador was completed and the city of San Salvador was established.

[edit] References and Sources

• http://www.es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzalo_de_Alvarado
• http://www.worldstatesmen.org/El_Salvador.html
• http://www.wyomcases.courts.state.wy.us/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=182780