Martín Suárez de Toledo

Martín Suárez de Toledo
Governor of the Río de la Plata and Paraguay
In office
1572–1574
MonarchPhilip II
Preceded byFelipe de Cáceres
Succeeded byJuan Ortiz de Zárate
Personal details
Born
Martín Suárez de Toledo y Saavedra

1520
Seville, Spain
Died1584
Asuncion, Paraguay
OccupationConquistador
ProfessionArmy's officer
Military service
Allegiance Spain
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
RankCaptain

Martín Suárez de Toledo (1520-1584) was a Spanish nobleman and conquistador. He served as interim Governor of the Río de la Plata and Paraguay. Suárez de Toledo is primarily remembered for his involvement in the conquest and colonization of the Río de la Plata region.