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Juan de Oñate y Salazar (Spanish: [ˈxwan de oˈɲate] ⓘ; 1550–1626) was a Spanish conquistador from New Spain, explorer, and colonial governor of the province of Santa Fe de Nuevo México in the viceroyalty of New Spain.
May 7, 2024 · Juan de Oñate was a conquistador who established the colony of New Mexico for Spain. During his despotic governorship, he vainly sought the mythical riches of North America and succeeded instead in unlocking the geographical secrets of what is now the southwestern United States.
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Jan 28, 2017 · Learn about the life, achievements, and controversies of Don Juan de Oñate, a Spanish conquistador who explored the Great Plains, the Colorado River, and the Southwest of America. Find out how he founded Santa Fe, fought with the Pueblo and Apache tribes, and was tried for his brutal actions.
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Jun 27, 2018 · Learn about Juan de Oñate, the Spanish explorer who founded New Mexico in 1598 and led several expeditions to find gold and silver. Find out his background, achievements, controversies and sources.
Juan de Oñate y Salazar (Pánuco, Reino de Nueva Galicia, 1550-Guadalcanal, España, 3 de junio de 1626) fue un explorador y conquistador novohispano, recordado por liderar la exploración y conquista del Reino de Nuevo México, por la cual recibió el título de adelantado, así como los cargos de gobernador y capitán general de dicho ...
Jul 11, 2020 · The movement for racial justice is toppling statues across America - Robert E. Lee, Christopher Columbus and now the Spanish conquistador Juan de Onate.
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Jul 28, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of Juan de Oñate, the explorer and founder of the first European settlements in New Mexico. Read about his expeditions, his conflicts with the Indians and the Spanish government, and his legacy in the Southwest.
