Alejo de Esparza
Alejo de Esparza y Ustarroz | |
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Coat of Arms of Esparza | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1638 |
| Died | c.1712 |
| Spouse | Escolástica Rodríguez y Martínez |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Fuerte de Buenos Aires |
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Alejo de Esparza (c. 1638-1700s) was a Basque soldier and merchant, who served as commander of the Fort of Buenos Aires and colonizer of the city in the 17th century. He was the founder of the Esparza family in Río de la Plata, whose paternal branch was extinguished in the eighteenth century. His sons, Joseph de Esparza and Miguel Gerónimo de Esparza were distinguished members of government during the Viceroyalty of Peru.