Pedro Alvarado (miner)
Mexican mining magnate / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pedro Alvarado Torres of Parral, Chihuahua was a mining magnate and philanthropist who operated the Palmilla mine near Parral in Chihuahua Mexico that was one of the country's richest silver mines.
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Not to be confused with the Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Alvarado.
He was married to Virginia Griensen Zambrano sp. The family became friends and supporters of Doroteo Arango (A.K.A. Francisco Villa) and looked after Villa's family after his assassination.