Roberto Briche


Roberto Briche was an English sailor and conquistador, who took part of Pedro de Mendoza's expedition to the Rio de la Plata.
Briche was born in Spalding, England, and arrived in the New World in 1536 as part of the English contingent at the service of the Spanish Crown. He had witnessed the murder of the conqueror Juan de Osorio, perpetrated by his rival Juan de Ayolas. He returned to Spain with Mendoza, participating in the trial for the death of Osorio.