Roberto Briche

Robert Briche
Personal details
Born Spalding, Lincolnshire, England
Died ?
Spain
Nationality English
Relations Nicolás Colman
Occupation Conquistador
Profession sailor

Roberto Briche (c.1519-) was an English sailor and conquistador, he accompanied Pedro de Mendoza in the expedition to the Rio de la Plata.[1]

Biography

Roberto was born in Spalding, arrived in the New World in 1536,[2] Briche had witnessed the murder of the conqueror Juan de Osorio, perpetrated by his rival Juan de Ayolas.[3] He returned to Spain with Mendoza, participating in the trial for the death of Osorio.[4]

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