Juan Jufré
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Jufré de Loayza and the second or maternal family name is Montesa.
Juan Jufré de Loayza y Montesa (1516–1578) was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the 1541 expedition of Pedro de Valdivia to Chile. He was the first alcalde of Santiago, Chile (in 1541) and held the position of governor of the Argentine province of Cuyo. He founded the city of San Juan de la Frontera and re-founded the city of Mendoza.
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Juan Jufré | |
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Born | 1516 |
Died | 1578 Santiago |
Nationality | Spanish |
Occupation(s) | conquistador, administrator |
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