Luis de Moscoso Alvarado

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Moscoso and the second or maternal family name is Alvarado.
Luis de Moscoso Alvarado
Born1505
Badajoz, Spain
Died1551 (aged 45–46)
Peru
Occupationsexplorer and conquistador

Luis de Moscoso Alvarado (1505–1551) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. Luis de Moscoso Alvarado assumed command of Hernando De Soto's expedition upon the latter's death.

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