Childhood and Youth
Born in Limpio (formerly known as Tapúa) in 1773, his parents were Cavalry Captain Fernando de la Mora and Ana del Cazal. Both belonged to families of lineage, descendants of Spanish conquistador Don Domingo Martínez de Irala.
Fernando received a good education. It is presumed that he studied at the College of San Carlos Asunción. He studied in Buenos Aires and University of Córdoba. He also studied Law becoming one of the most educated citizens of the time.
Read more about this topic: Fernando De La Mora (politician)
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