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José Guevara

1719–1806

A Jesuit scholar of the colonial Río de la Plata, he is remembered for writing one of the early historical accounts of Paraguay, the Río de la Plata, and Tucumán. His work helped preserve stories of conquest, mission life, and regional history for later generations.

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Historia del Paraguay, Río de La Plata y Tucumán

Historia del Paraguay, Río de La Plata y Tucumán

by José Guevara

About the author

He was a Jesuit priest and historian associated with the Spanish colonial world of South America. Library and bibliographic records identify him as José de Guevara, with dates commonly given as 1719–1808, and connect him with the Society of Jesus and the historical writing of the Río de la Plata region.

He is best known for Historia del Paraguay, Río de la Plata y Tucumán—also cataloged in some editions as Historia de la conquista del Paraguay, Río de la Plata y Tucumán. The book was published after his lifetime and became a useful source for readers interested in the early colonial history of Paraguay and nearby territories.

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