Melchor Casco de Mendoza

Melchor Casco de Mendoza (1581–1658) was a Spanish nobleman, alcalde and alferez real of Buenos Aires.[1] He also served as regidor of Asuncion in 1620.[2]

Melchor Casco de Mendoza
Alcalde (2nd vote) of Buenos Aires
In office
1605–1606
MonarchPhilip III
Personal details
Born
Melchor Casco de Mendoza y Valderrama

1581
Asuncion, Paraguay
Died1658
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionMilitia
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Spain
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
RankCaptain

Biography

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Melchor was born in Asuncion, the son of Víctor Casco de Mendoza and Lucía Valderrama, daughter of Juan de Fustes.[3] He was married to Catalina Astor, daughter of Pedro de Izarra Astor and Úrsula Gómez y Luyz.[4]

Melchor Casco de Mendoza was grandson of Gonzalo Casco and María Mendoza, daughter of Gonzalo de Mendoza and Isabel Irala (daughter of Domingo Martínez de Irala).

References

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  1. ^ Revista de Buenos Aires: Historia Americana, literatura, derecho. Miguel Navarro Viola, Vicente Gregorio Quesada. 1865.
  2. ^ Historia social de Paraguay, 1600-1650. José Luis Mora Mérida. 1973. ISBN 9788400039080.
  3. ^ Cunas de ilustres linajes: descendencia de Domingo Martínez de Irala y otras de la época de la conquista, orígenes de primitivas dinastías medievales [por] Alfredo J. Otárola. Alfredo J. Otárola. 1970.
  4. ^ Los Casco de Mendoza y los Vera de Aragón. Raúl A. Molina. 1949.