Juan de Onate
he died because he was weird and no one liked him
He crossed the Rio Grand and explored, and later colonized, New Mexico.
Spanish Governor Juan de Onate decided to send men to steal food from the Acoma Pueblo since he was not willing to trade.
the first capital of NM was Taos, year later was moved to Santa Fe. Since Santa Fe was the center of trade during that period. Incorrect , the first capital of New Mexico was San Juan Pueblo named after Juan De Onate the great conquistador from Spain.
Juan de Onate died in Spain on June 3, 1626
To search for Quivira, as mentioned by Francisco Vazquez de Coronado in 1541.
Juan De Onate was born in 1552 (no one really knows what exact day.)
In "Don Juan Tenorio," the main characters are Don Juan Tenorio, a notorious womanizer, and Donna Ines de Ulloa, a virtuous and pure young woman. In "The Proud Beauty," the main characters are the unnamed narrator, who is captivated by a beautiful woman known as the proud beauty.
Juan De Onate was in search of treasure especially the legendary silver treasure in Quivira.
Juan de Oñate's goal was to explore and conquer new territories for Spain in North America. He wanted to establish settlements and enforce Spanish rule in what is now the Southwestern United States, particularly in present-day New Mexico. Oñate's expeditions were driven by the desire for power, wealth, and expansion of Spanish influence in the region.
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Juan de Oñate is an important figure in Southwest history as he led the Spanish colonization of New Mexico in the late 16th century. He founded the first European settlements in the region and played a significant role in shaping the cultural and social landscape of the area. However, his legacy is controversial due to his harsh treatment of indigenous peoples.
He died in Spain
He died in Spain 1626.
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