Nationality Spanish Profession Military | Occupation Government Religion Catholicism | |
Full Name Simón González de Acosta y Gómez de Sanabria Died 1653, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Simón González de Acosta (1624 – 1653) was a Spanish captain and alcalde of Buenos Aires during the viceroyalty of Peru.
Biography
Born in Buenos Aires, Simón was the son of Antonio González de Acosta (Portuguese merchant), and María Sanabria daughter of Antón García Caro and María Gómez Méndez de Sotomayor. His wife was Catalina daughter of Pedro Cabezas and Ana del Corro (Indian), granddaughter of Simón Cabezas (conquistador born Andalucia).
Simón González de Acosta was elected alcalde ordinario of Buenos Aires in 1649.
References
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