Hernando Arias de Saavedra
Hernando Arias de Saavedra (September 10, 1561 – 1634), commonly known as Hernandarias, was a soldier and politician of criollo ancestry. He was the first person born in the Americas to become a governor of a European colony in the New World, serving three terms as governor of Rio de la Plata province, 1597-1599, 1602–1609, and 1615-1617.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Hernandarias |
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| Birth date | September 10, 1561 |
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| Date of death | January 01, 1634 |
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