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.
Biography of Francisco Pizarro.
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.
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.
Hernando de Luque Biography.
. 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.
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 Pedro de Valdivia.
Biography of Pedro de Valdivia Summary Family Europe Indies Historical importance Summary Pedro de Valdivia was a Spanish military officer, conqueror and politician of Extremaduran origin, specifically from Castuera (La Serena district, Badajoz, Extremadura) born in 1500. At a very young age he enlisted and took part in the Italian wars in Europe
The Indianan Doubt.
The black antispanish legend.
Definition of black legend According to the Real Academia de la Lengua Española a legend is a "Narration of fantastic events that is transmitted by tradition" and going a little further a black legend is an "Unfavorable and generally unfounded story about someone or something". In the case we are dealing
The New Indias Law of 1542.
Biography of the viceroy Antonio de Mendoza.
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.
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.
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 Gonzalo Pizarro.
Biography of Gonzalo Pizarro Location of birth: Gonzalo Pizarro was born in 1510 in Trujillo (Cáceres - Spain) Location of death: Gonzalo Pizarro died on April 10,1548 in Cuzco, Peru. Positions held: - Governor of Quito from 1540 to 1542. - Lieutenant governor general of Cuzco in 1544. - Governor of Peru from 1544 to 1548. - Encomendero en