Nationality Spanish Religion Catholicism | Occupation Alcalde Died Spain | |
Álvaro Contreras y Carvajal (1480-15?) was a Spanish nobleman, Alcalde de la fortaleza de Mérida.
Biography
Born in Extremadura, was the son of Fernán Núñez de Contreras and Sarra de Carvajal, daughter of Alvar García Bejarano. Carvajal also was a distant descendant of Alfonso de la Cerda and Matilde de Brienne daughter of John I of Brienne, Count of Eu. His wife was Juana, daughter of Francisco de Aponte and Juana Carrillo de Mendoza.
References
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