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Víctor Casco de Mendoza

1560 – 1615

Spanish colonial governor

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About Víctor Casco de Mendoza

Lived 1560 – 1615 (aged 54–55). Víctor Casco de Mendoza was a Spanish politician.

Víctor Casco de Mendoza was a Spanish nobleman in the 16th century. He held political posts during the Viceroyalty of Peru, serving as alcalde, regidor and lieutenant governor of Buenos Aires and Asunción.

Biography He was born in Asunción, the son of Gonzalo Casco, a Spanish conquistador, born in Asturias, and María de Mendoza Irala, belonging to a noble family of Asunción. He was married to Luisa de Valderrama, daughter of Juan de Fustes and Beatriz Ramírez.

Víctor Casco de Mendoza was one of the sixty-three neighbors who accompanied Juan de Garay in the second foundation of Buenos Aires.

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Important facts

Born
1560, Asunción
Birth century
16th century
Died
1615, Buenos Aires
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Spain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Víctor Casco de Mendoza?

Spanish colonial governor

When was Víctor Casco de Mendoza born?

Víctor Casco de Mendoza was born in 1560 in Asunción.

When did Víctor Casco de Mendoza die?

Víctor Casco de Mendoza died in 1615 in Buenos Aires.

What was Víctor Casco de Mendoza's occupation?

Víctor Casco de Mendoza was a politician.

What nationality was Víctor Casco de Mendoza?

Víctor Casco de Mendoza was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Víctor Casco de Mendoza

· Wikidata: Q19561523

· DBpedia: Víctor Casco de Mendoza

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