Bartolomé de las Casas took a risky stand in supporting American Indians because it directly challenged the prevailing views of European superiority and the brutal treatment of indigenous populations. His advocacy for their rights and dignity put him at odds with powerful colonial interests and the Spanish crown, risking his own position and safety. By promoting the idea of peaceful coexistence and conversion rather than violence, he faced significant backlash from those who profited from the exploitation of native peoples. Ultimately, his actions reflected a deep moral conviction that clashed with the economic and social norms of his time.
Bartolomé de las Casas
While this could be a complex question to answer, I believe the question is aimed at the holder of the official title of Protector of the Indians. This first person to receive this title was the Dominican Priest Bartolomé de las Casas, but others held this title after him.
Fray Bartolome de Las Casas sailed with Columbus on Columbus's third voyage, 1498-1500. Las Casas had probably met Columbus before the famous 1492 voyage because Las Casas's father sailed with Columbus to the New World (Las Casas would have been about nine years old in 1492). During his own voyage with the captain, Las Casas saw both Columbus the explorer and Columbus the governor. Las Casas had high praise for Columbus the explorer because of the sailor's efforts to bring Christianity to the Native Americans. For Columbus the governor, however, Las Casas had a much different view. Las Casas was shocked by the atrocities against the Indians which were allowed by Columbus.
When did Las Casas become a priest??? He Became a priest in 1723!!
Bartolome de Las Casas was 92 years old when he died.
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Bartolome de las Casas was known as the "Protector of the Indians" .
Bartolomé de las Casas.
Bartolomé de las Casas
he convinced spanish merchants to sell native american goods.
He was against it and wanted to help them to send them free from slavery
While this could be a complex question to answer, I believe the question is aimed at the holder of the official title of Protector of the Indians. This first person to receive this title was the Dominican Priest Bartolomé de las Casas, but others held this title after him.
de las casas describes the indegenous people as, "so gentle, so peaceloving, so humble, and so docile." page 2529 , "The destruction of the indies"
Bartolome de las Casas characterized the Indians as peaceful, innocent, and deserving of fair treatment and respect. He believed that they were capable of embracing Christianity and living peacefully alongside the Spanish colonizers.
Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas, but he was Sanish-Dominican