Curriculum

When he was twelve, he began to serve the Countess of Lemos as a page. In 1535, he travelled to Peru and one year later, he fought against the troops of Mango Inga in Lima and Cuzco. Then he participated in the conquest of the 'chunchos' (an Indian tribe) and carried out important community campaigns. In 1541, Santiago del Nuevo Extremo was founded and he was elected mayor of this city in 1548. One year later, he was elected town councillor and governor and field marshal in 1550.