Pedro de Mendoza was born in Guadix, Grenada, part of a large noble family that was preeminent in Spain. His family settled in Guadix after its reconquest by the Christians in 1489. He was a page at the Spanish court of See more

The colonists' city was surrounded by a hastily made 1 metre (3 ft) thick adobe wall made of mud. Every time it rained the wall partially dissolved. … See more

• Campbell, Gordon (2005). "Mendoza, Pedro de". The Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. See more

At the Río de la Plata, the Spaniards encountered a group of roughly three thousand natives dispersed throughout the surrounding area … See more

While all of this was going on, Mendoza, disappointed and broken in health, embarked for Spain in 1537. He died during the voyage. He promised to send aid to his forces … See more