Ñuño Fernández Lobo | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16th Century Olivença, Portugal |
| Died | 17th century Buenos Aires,Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Occupation | Politician Landowner |
| Profession | Army's officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Rank | Captain |
Ñuño Fernández Lobo (c.1590–1650s) was a Portuguese nobleman, who served asconquistador ofTucumán.[1] He obtained land grants in Buenos Aires, where he settled with his family.[2]
Born inOlivença, he was the son of Afonso Lobo and Isabel Mendes Britos, belonging to a nobleLusitanian family.[3] In 1629, he came to Buenos Aires with his wife Juana Valdenebro. The family had arrived from Tucuman, being escorted in the trip by mercenaries hired by the same Ñuño Fernández Lobo.[4]
Ñuño Fernández Lobo established his residence permanently in Buenos Aires, serving as Captain of militia in theEl Presidio de Buenos Aires.[5] He received land grants, and ordered to build a farm in the areaRío de Las Conchas (Buenos Aires Province).[6]