Leonardo Gribeo (16th Century) was an Italian conquistador, in service of the

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. In 1536, he was part of the expedition of Pedro de Mendoza in the Río de la Plata, having an active participation in the conquest of

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and

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Biography

According to some authors Gribeo was born in

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, Sardinia. In 1535 he arrived at the Río de la Plata in the expedition led by Pedro de Mendoza, participating in the first foundation of the city of Buenos Aires. Leonardo Gribeo had an intense political activity as conqueror of Asunción, a city where he held various public offices, including

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, procurator and

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. His wife was Isabel Martin, daughter of conquistador Manuel Martin.

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16th-century explorers Explorers of Argentina People from Asunción Spanish colonial governors and administrators Year of birth unknown Río de la Plata {{Italy-mil-bio-stub