You may be referring to Juan de Oñate. He was a conquistador: in the late 1500s and early 1600s, he explored in the New World, and he established the colony of New Mexico for Spain. Most accounts say he was very dictatorial and harsh as the leader of that colony, but he is known for having established it.
Juan de Oñate encountered various Indigenous groups during his expeditions in the late 16th century, most notably the Pueblo peoples in present-day New Mexico. His interactions included both trade and conflict, as he sought to establish Spanish colonial presence and convert Indigenous populations to Christianity. Oñate's encounters were marked by significant violence, including the infamous Acoma Massacre, which had lasting repercussions on the local Indigenous communities.
Juan de Oñate, the Spanish conquistador and colonial governor of New Mexico, faced both triumphs and controversies during his tenure. While he established the first permanent Spanish settlement in the region in 1598, his harsh treatment of Indigenous peoples, including the brutal Acoma Pueblo massacre, led to significant backlash. In 1606, he was summoned back to Spain to answer for his actions and faced a trial, resulting in his temporary exile from New Mexico. Oñate eventually returned to Spain, where he lived the remainder of his life, largely overshadowed by his controversial legacy.
"Onate" is not an English word. Do you mean "ornate" as in fancy?
Juan de Onate died in Spain on June 3, 1626
Juan De Onate was born in 1552 (no one really knows what exact day.)
Juan De Onate was in search of treasure especially the legendary silver treasure in Quivira.
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He died in Spain
He died in Spain 1626.
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Juan de Onate
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