At the time of his birth, Alcedo's father, Dionisio de Alcedo Herrera (1690-1777), was president of the Real Audiencia de Quito (1728 to 1737). He left Quito in his second year.
At the time of Alcedo's birth, his father, Dionisio de Alcedo Herrera, was in charge of the Real Audiencia de Quito (1728-1737). He departed Quito during Alcedo's early years.