Pedro de Castro, 1st Duke of la Conquista

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castro and the second or maternal family name is Figueroa.
The Most Excellent
The Duke of la Conquista
KOS OSJ
Portrait by José de Ibarra
39th Viceroy of New Spain
In office
17 August 1740 – 22 August 1741
MonarchPhilip V
Preceded byJuan Antonio de Vizarrón
Succeeded byThe Count of Fuenclara
Personal details
Born(1678-12-08)8 December 1678
San Julián de Cela, Spain
Died22 August 1741(1741-08-22) (aged 62)
Mexico City, New Spain
ProfessionField Marshal
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Pedro de Castro y Figueroa y Salazar, 1st Duke of la Conquista, 1st Marquess of Gracia Real, KOS, OSJ (8 December 1678, San Julián de Cela, A Coruña Province – 22 August 1741, Mexico City) was a Spanish military officer and viceroy of New Spain (from 17 August 1740 to 22 August 1741).

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