Portuguese explorer
Capt. Alberto del Canto |
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Born | c. 1547
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Died | December 10, 1611 (aged c. 64) |
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Spouse | Estefanía de Montemayor (married 1586–?) |
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Children |
- Miguel de Montemayor (b. 1587)
- Diego de Montemayor (b. 1589)
- Elvira de Montemayor
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Parent(s) | Sebastião Martins do Canto and Maria Dias de Vieira |
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Alberto del Canto (c. 1547 – 1611),[1] formally Alberto Vieira do Canto, was a Portuguese noble, military captain, and conquistador who explored northern Mexico, where he was the founder of several cities.