Biography of Sebastián de Belalcázar History of Colombia History of Panama History of Peru Personalities 03/08/202303/08/20230 Biography of Sebastián de Belalcázar Summary Family Panamá Nicaragua Perú Nueva Granada Pizarro's rebelion Residence trial and death Summary Sebastián Moyano y Cabrera or Sebastián de Belalcázar, born in the town of Belalcázar (Córdoba-Spain) in 1490, was a Spanish military officer, conquistador, explorer, adelantado and governor in the Indies. After settling in the
Biography of Hernando de Soto History of Cuba History of Peru History of United States Personalities 01/08/20230 Hernando de Soto was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in one of the most incredible expeditions in history through what is now the southern United States.
Biography of Francisco Pizarro History of Panama History of Peru Personalities 22/06/202303/08/20230 Biography of Francisco Pizarro Summary Family and youth Santo Domingo and Tierra Firme Conqueest of the Perú Diego de Almagro Death Historical significance Summary Francisco Pizarro was a Spanish conquistador, politician and marquis born in Trujillo (Cáceres-Spain) between 1478 and 1483 into a noble family. At a very young age he moved to
Inés Suarez Biography General History of Chile Personalities 07/06/202307/06/20230 Inés Suárez was a Spanish conquistador born in Plasencia (Extremadura) in 1507. She participated very actively in the conquest of Chile together with Pedro de Valdivia and in the defense of the cities founded by the Spaniards when they were attacked by the Mapuches. Perú She was born into a simple family
Lautaro’s Biography History of Chile Natives Personalities 03/06/202303/06/20230 Lautaro's Biography Lautaro (original name Leftraru) was a Mapuche military chief who confronted the Spanish troops of Pedro de Valdivia who tried to occupy and colonize Chile. He was the protagonist of the Arauco War that lasted for many years. It is estimated that he was born around 1534 in some
Hernando de Luque Biography History of Panama History of Peru Personalities 02/06/20230 . Biography of Hernando de Luque Hernando de Luque was a Spanish priest born in Morón de la Frontera (Seville-Spain) in the last decades of the 15th century who worked mainly in Panama during the rule of Pedrarias Dávila and who partnered with Pizarro and Almagro for the conquest of Peru. In 1514
Diego de Almagro Biography History of Chile History of Panama History of Peru Personalities 01/06/202302/06/20230 Diego de Almagro Biography Summary Childhood Panamá Conquest of Perú Chile Cuzco Historical significance Summary Diego de Almagro was a conquistador, adelantado, governor and discoverer of Chile. He was born in 1480 in the province of Ciudad Real (Castile), it is disputed whether in the town of Almagro or Malagón. His real
Biography of the viceroy Antonio de Mendoza History of Mexico History of Peru History of Spain Personalities 19/02/201819/02/20180 Biography of the viceroy Antonio de Mendoza Location of birth: Antonio de Mendoza was born on September 12,1490 in Mondéjar (Guadalajara - Spain) Location of death: Antonio de Mendoza died on July 21,1552 in Lima (Virreinato del Perú). Positions held: - Commander of the Order of Santiago. - Councillor of the town hall and treasurer of the
Biography of Pedro de la Gasca History of Panama History of Peru History of Spain Personalities 17/02/201819/02/20180 Biography of Pedro de la Gasca Location of birth: Pedro de la Gasca was born in August 1493 in Navarregadilla (Ávila - Spain) Location of death: Pedro de la Gasca died on November 13,1567 in Sigüenza (Guadalajara - Spain). Positions held: - Mayor of Panama and Name of God (1546). - Governor of the Viceroyalty of Peru
Biography of Blasco Núñez de Vela History of Peru Personalities 17/02/20180 Biography of Blasco Núñez de Vela Location of birth: Blasco Núñez de Vela was born in 1495 in Ávila (Spain) Location of death: Blasco Núñez de Vela died on January 18th,1546 in Quito (Virreinato del Perú). Positions held: - Corregidor of Málaga and Cuenca. - Gentleman of the Order of Santiago. - First captain general of the Indian
Biography of Francisco de Vitoria History of Spain Personalities 17/02/201824/08/20180 Biography of Francisco de Vitoria Location of birth: Francisco de Vitoria was born on 1492 in Burgos (Spain). Location of death: Francisco de Vitoria died in August 12th,1546 in Salamanca (Spain). Positions held: - Professor of Theology in Paris and Valladolid. - Càtedra de Prima of the University of Salamanca in 1523. Most relevant facts starring Francisco de
Biography of Carlos I of Spain and V of Germany Personalities 16/02/201824/08/20180 Biography of Carlos I Location of birth: Carlos I was born on February 24th,1500 in Ghent, Flanders, Holy Roman Empire Germanic. Location of death: Carlos I died on September 21th,1558 in the Monastery of Yuste (Cuacos de Yuste - Spain). Positions held: - In 1515 he was appointed governor of the states of the Habsburg House:
Fernando Magallanes Biography Personalities 04/01/20180 Fernando Magallanes Biography Location of birth: Fernando de Magallanes was born in 1480 in Sabrosa (Porto - Portugal). Location of death and burial site: - Fernando Magallanes died on April 27,1521 on the island of Mactan (Philippines) in a military action against some natives. His remains are lost. Exercised charges: - Fernando Magallanes was a Portuguese
Juan Rodríguez de Fonseca, the head of the New World in Castile History of America History of Spain Personalities 13/11/20170 Born: 1451 in Toro - Zamora (Spain) Death: 1524 in Burgos (Spain) Burial: Santa María la Mayor Church in Coca - Segovia (Spain) Charges: - Politics: Diplomat and advisor of the Catholic Monarchs, from 1493 onwards, he will manage the entire colonization process of the New World. - Religion: royal chaplain, archdeacon, canon and dean
Biography of Francisco de Bobadilla History of Dominican Republic History of Spain Personalities 13/11/20170 Nacimiento: Aragón (Spain) 1450 approximately. Death: 1502 near the coast of Hispaniola. The boat I was returning to Spain on was shipwrecked by a hurricane. Charges: - Officer of the Royal House and Knight of the Order of Calatrava. - In 1499, he was appointed governor and judge of the Hispaniola island to replace