Alonso de Grado

Alonso de Grado was a Spanish hidalgo, explorer, and conqueror of the 16th century, who participated with Hernan Cortés in the conquest of the Aztec Empire. He was born in Alcántara (Cáceres, Spain) around 1490. He was described as:

"Of short and sturdy complexion. Broad. Thick skin. Clear mind and little doctrine. Clever, canny, fearless, and bit haughty".

Other companion described him as:

"A noisy man, frivolous, but brave and sharp", " a man of many skills and talents, but with a restless soul". Cousin of Diego Pizarro, he departed for the new world out of adventure lust.