Bartolomé de Las Casas advocated for the rights and humane treatment of Indigenous peoples in the Americas, arguing against their enslavement and exploitation. He believed that Indigenous people were rational beings deserving of respect and dignity. In contrast, Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda argued that Indigenous peoples were naturally inferior and justified their subjugation by European colonizers. This debate highlighted the contrasting views on colonization and the moral implications of European expansion.
Bartolome de Las Casas' childhood is unknown.
Bartolome de Las Casas was 92 years old when he died.
Bartolome de Las Casas is a Spanish priest that traveled through New Spain working for reform.
Spaniard.
... 82 when he died
Bartolome de Las Casas
Spain
Yes he is from Spain.
Seville, in Castile.
Bartolome de Las Casas
Bartolome de Las Casas
Bartolome de las Casas was the first Bishop of Chiapas. He advocated for the rights of the natives, and later for African slaves, before King Chatles V.