Nationality Spanish Occupation Conquistador | Religion Catholicism Name Pedro Lujan | |
Died Lujan River, Buenos Aires | ||
Pedro de Luján (1500s-1536) was a Spanish noblemen, captain and conquistador of the Río de la Plata, who arrived in the expedition of his uncle, Pedro de Mendoza.
Biography
Luján was born in Spain, the son of Pedro de Luján and Mencia de Lago, and was possibly a descendant of Pedro de Lujan (vassal of John II of Castile and Ines de Bracamonte (granddaughter of Robert de Bracquemont).
He died June 15, 1536 during the Battle of Corpus Christi, where the invading Spanish forces clashed with natives. In battle Luján (captain of the troop), was wounded, crawled to the edge of the river, and eventually died. The area was named Luján in his honour.
References
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