A viceroyalty refers to a territory or region governed by a viceroy, who is a representative of the monarch and holds executive authority on their behalf. Historically, viceroyalties were established in colonial contexts, particularly by European powers, to manage vast overseas territories. The viceroy typically had significant administrative, military, and judicial powers, acting as the monarch's direct representative in the region.
Canning , in 1859
Spanish settlements in the Americas, known as viceroyalties, were ruled by officials appointed by the king of Spain. Notable examples include the Viceroyalty of New Spain, which encompassed present-day Mexico and parts of the United States, and the Viceroyalty of Peru, covering much of South America. These viceroys acted as the king's representatives, overseeing colonial administration, justice, and economic affairs. Other regions, such as the Viceroyalty of New Granada and the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, also followed this governance structure.
Viceroyalty of New Spain.
A Spanish province in Latin America was called a viceroyalty.
St Augustine was located in the Spanish dominion known as the Virreinato de Nueva España, or the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
Viceroyalty of Peru
Viceroyalty of Peru ended in 1824.
Viceroyalty of Peru was created in 1542.
Viceroyalty of the Caucasus ended in 1917.
Viceroyalty of the Caucasus was created in 1801.
Vologda Viceroyalty ended in 1796.
Vologda Viceroyalty was created in 1780.
Novgorod Viceroyalty ended in 1796.
Novgorod Viceroyalty was created in 1776.
Viceroyalty of Brazil was created in 1763.
The Viceroyalty of the New Spain.
Viceroyalty of New Granada was created in 1717.