Luis de Fuentes y Vargas
Luis de Fuentes y Vargas was a Spanish captain known for founding the city of Tarija on July 4, 1574, originally naming it San Bernardo de la Frontera de Tarixa. His establishment of the city played a significant role in the colonial expansion of Spain in South America, and he is commemorated in Tarija for his contributions to its early development.
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Luis de Fuentes y Vargas founded the city of Tarija in 1574.
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