Hernando de Lerma

Hernando de Lerma Polanco (born November 1, 1541) was a conqueror, politician, lawyer and city founder from Salta, Argentina.

On November 13, 1577, Lerma was named Governor of Tucumán, (in present Argentina) by Spanish King Philip II.

Described by historians as a man of violence, de Lerma had problems with several people from the area, including fellow countrymen.

Salcedo retired to another city and became convalescent, but he was returned to Tucumán by de Lerma's men after he found him.

He foresaw Salta as an economic center, since the Spanish government had opened seaports in Santiago de Chile, Callao and Buenos Aires.