Cristóbal Vaca de Castro
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Vaca and the second or maternal family name is Castro.
Cristóbal Vaca de Castro (c. 1492, Izagre, León, Spain – 1566, Valladolid, Spain) was a Spanish colonial administrator in Peru.
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Cristóbal Vaca de Castro | |
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2nd Governor of New Castile | |
In office August 7, 1542 – May 17, 1544 | |
Monarch | Charles V |
Preceded by | Francisco Pizarro |
Succeeded by | Blasco Núñez Vela |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1492 Izagre, León, Crown of Castille |
Died | 1566 Valladolid, Spain |
Profession | Politician |
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