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The encomienda system was established by the Spanish crown in the early 16th century during the colonization of the Americas. It was primarily developed by Spanish conquistadors, notably by figures such as Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, to manage and exploit indigenous labor and resources. While no single person can be credited with its invention, it was formalized through royal decrees and became a key mechanism of Spanish colonial rule.

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