Roberto Briche
Roberto Briche (c.1510-1560s) was an English sailor and conquistador, who took part of Pedro de Mendoza's expedition to the Rio de la Plata.[1]
Robert Briche | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 16th century Spalding, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 16th century Spain |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | politician explorer |
| Profession | sailor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Spanish Empire |
| Branch/service | Spanish Navy |
| Rank | Conquistador |
Briche was born in Spalding, England, and arrived in the New World in 1536 as part of the English contingent at the service of the Spanish Crown.[2] He had witnessed the murder of the conqueror Juan de Osorio, perpetrated by his rival Juan de Ayolas.[3] He returned to Spain with Mendoza, participating in the trial for the death of Osorio.[4]
References
- Historia de la influencia británica en el Rio de la Plata y especialmente en el Uruguay, Volume 1
- Historia de la conquista del Río de la Plata y del Paraguay: los gobiernos de don Pedro de Mendoza, Alvar Nuñez y Domingo de Irala, 1535-1556, Enrique de Gandía
- Historia de la República Argentina: su origen, su revolución, su evolución y su desarrollo, Volume 7, Editorial Sopena Argentina
- Documentos históricos y geográficos relativos a la conquista y colonización rioplatense, Volumes 4-5, Argentina. Comisión Nacional del IV Centenario de la Fundación de Buenos Aires, José Torre Revello
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