About Mateo Gil, Alcalde
Born 1540. Mateo Gil, Alcalde was a Spanish politician.
Mateo Gil was a Spanish conquistador, who served as alcalde and regidor of Santa Fe, Argentina, during the Viceroyalty of Peru.
Born in Jaraicejo, Gil had arrived at Río de la Plata in the expedition of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. In 1573, he participated in the delegation led by Juan de Garay to found Santa Fe and is named as one of the settlement's first regidores.
Mateo Gil also participated in the wars against the indigenous Charrúa people, he is remembered for his extreme cruelty. Although contemporary references don't support this claim.
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Who was Mateo Gil, Alcalde?
Spanish conquistador
When was Mateo Gil, Alcalde born?
Mateo Gil, Alcalde was born in 1540 in Jaraicejo.
When did Mateo Gil, Alcalde die?
Mateo Gil, Alcalde died in Santa Fe.
What was Mateo Gil, Alcalde's occupation?
Mateo Gil, Alcalde was a politician.
What nationality was Mateo Gil, Alcalde?
Mateo Gil, Alcalde was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Mateo Gil, Alcalde
· DBpedia: Mateo Gil (conquistador)
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