Juan de Bermúdez /bɜːrˈmjuːdɛz/; Spanish: [beɾˈmuðeθ]; died 1570 was a Spanish navigator of the 16th century. In 1505, while sailing back to Spain from a provisioning voyage to Hispaniola in the ship La Garça (or Garza), he discovered Bermuda, which was later named after him. Legatio Babylonica, published in 1511 by Peter Martyr d’Anghiera, lists “La Bermuda” among the Atlantic islands. In 1515 he returned to Bermuda, landing
Fray Tomás de Berlanga 1487 – 8 August 1551 was the fourth Bishop of Panamá. Biography Tomás de Berlanga was born in Berlanga de Duero in Soria, Spain. On February 11, 1534, Pope Clement VII appointed him Bishop of Panama. On May 17, 1534, he was consecrated bishop by Francisco Mendoza de Bobadilla, Bishop of Coria. Francisco Mendoza, Bishop of Palencia and Father Francisco de Navarra y Hualde served as
Sebastián de Belalcázar Spanish pronunciation: ; 1479/1480 – 1551 was a Spanish conquistador. De Belalcázar, also written as de Benalcázar, is known as the founder of important early colonial cities in the northwestern part of South America; Quito in 1534 and Cali, Pasto and Popayán in 1537. De Belalcázar led expeditions in present-day Ecuador and Colombia and died of natural causes after being sentenced
Juan Bautista de Anza July 6/7, 1736 – December 19, 1788 was born in the Spanish province of New Navarre in Viceroyalty of New Spain. Of Basque descent, he served as an expeditionary leader, military officer, and politician primarily in California and New Mexico under the Spanish Empire. He is credited as one of the founding fathers of Spanish California and served as an official within New
Luis de Moscoso Alvarado 1505 – 1551 was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. Luis de Moscoso Alvarado assumed command of Hernando De Soto’s expedition upon the latter’s death. Contents 1Early life 2Career 2.1Expeditions with Pedro de Alvarado 2.2Expeditions with Hernando de Soto 2.3Own expeditions 3Personal life 4Legacy 5References 6Bibliography Early life Luis de Moscoso
Diego de Almagro Spanish: ; c. 1475 – July 8, 1538, also known as El Adelantado and El Viejo, was a Spanish conquistador known for his exploits in western South America. He participated with Francisco Pizarro in the Spanish conquest of Peru. While subduing the Inca Empire he laid the foundation for Quito and Trujillo as Spanish cities in present-day Ecuador and Peru respectively. From Peru Almagro led the first Spanish military
Lope de Aguirre Spanish pronunciation: ; 8 November 1510 – 27 October 1561 was a Basque Spanish conquistador who was active in South America. Nicknamed El Loco (‘the Madman’), he styled himself “Wrath of God, Prince of Freedom, King of Tierra Firme”. Aguirre is best known for his final expedition down the Amazon river in search of the mythical golden Kingdom El Dorado. In 1561
José Mariano de Creeft November 27, 1884 – September 11, 1982 was a Spanish-born American artist, sculptor, and teacher known for modern sculpture in stone, metal, and wood, particularly figural works of women. His 16 ft bronze Alice in Wonderland sculpture climbing sculpture in Central Park is well known to both adults and children in New York City. He was an
Antoni Gaudí i Cornet /ˈɡaʊdi/; Catalan: ; 25 June 1852 – 10 June 1926 was a Catalan architect known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism. Gaudí’s works have a highly individualized, sui generis style. Most are located in Barcelona, including his main work, the church of the Sagrada Família. Gaudí’s work was influenced by his passions in life: architecture, nature, and religion. He
Francisco de Zurbarán /ˌzʊərbəˈrɑːn/ ZOOR-bə-RAHN, Spanish: ; baptized 7 November 1598 – 27 August 1664 was a Spanish painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Zurbarán gained the nickname “Spanish Caravaggio,” owing to the forceful use of chiaroscuro in which he excelled. He was the father of the painter Juan de Zurbarán. Contents