Martín Suárez de Toledo
Spanish explorer and governor of Río de la Plata / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Martín Suárez de Toledo (1520-1584) was a Spanish nobleman and conquistador. He served as interim Governor of the Río de la Plata and Paraguay.[1] Suárez de Toledo is primarily remembered for his involvement in the conquest and colonization of the Río de la Plata region.
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Martín Suárez de Toledo | |
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Governor of the Río de la Plata and Paraguay | |
In office 1572–1574 | |
Monarch | Philip II |
Preceded by | Felipe de Cáceres |
Succeeded by | Juan Ortiz de Zárate |
Personal details | |
Born | Martín Suárez de Toledo y Saavedra 1520 Seville, Spain |
Died | 1584 Asuncion, Paraguay |
Occupation | Conquistador |
Profession | Army's officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Spain |
Branch/service | Spanish Army |
Rank | Captain |
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