Tejano History
Azcue, Fernando De
Tejanos |
AZCUÉ, FERNANDO DE (?–?). Fernando de Azcué, alcalde mayor of Saltillo, is credited with the first definite crossing of the Rio Grande by a European. In 1665, in response to continuing Indian attacks, Azcué recruited a company of 103 men from Saltillo and Monterrey.
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