Francisco de Freytas

Francisco de Freytas
Born 15?
Portugal
Died 15?
Asuncion, Paraguay
Allegiance  Spanish Empire
Rank Captain

Francisco de Freytas (16th Century) was a Portuguese conquistador, arrived in the Río de la Plata in the expedition of Pedro de Mendoza.[1]

Biography

Born in Portugal, Francisco de Freytas, was chosen alongside other conquistadores to negotiate with the king, the supply of arms and provisions of the settlers of Buenos Aires.[2]

Francisco de Freytas, along with the rest of the population of Buenos Aires, was established in the city of Asuncion, where he was a member of the Cabildo.[3]

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