Diego Columbus
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Diego Columbus was a navigator and explorer under the kings of Castile and Aragón. He served as the 2nd admiral of the Indies, 2nd viceroy of the Indies and 4th governor of the Indies as a vassal to t
Portrait of Diego Columbus
His residence the Alcázar de Colón
Nicolás de Ovando
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Frey Nicolás de Ovando was a Spanish imperial soldier from a noble family and a Knight of the Order of Alcántara, a military order of Spain. He was Governor of the Indies in the Columbian Viceroyalty
Diego Columbus
…Governor of the Indies In office July 10, 1509 – late February, 1515 Appointed by Ferdinand II of Aragon (as regent to Joanna of Castile) Preceded by Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres Succeeded by Cristóbal Lebrón 8th Governor of the Indies In office November 14, 1520 – September 16, 1523 Appointed by Charles I of Spain (as co-ruler…
Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres