Francisco de Freytas | |
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Born | c.1510 Portugal |
Died | 1560s Asuncion, Paraguay |
Allegiance | Spanish Empire |
Service/ | Spanish Army |
Rank | Captain |
Francisco de Freytas (16th Century) was a Portuguese conquistador who arrived in the Río de la Plata with the expedition of Pedro de Mendoza. [1] He was chosen along with other conquistadores to negotiate with Charles I of Spain the supply of arms and provisions for the settlers of Buenos Aires. [2]
De Freytas resided in the city of Asuncion, where he was a member of the Cabildo. [3]