Royal Governor of Chile
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The royal governor of Chile ruled over the Spanish colonial administrative district called the Captaincy General of Chile, and as a result the royal governor also held the title of a captain general.
Pedro de Valdivia
Franciscode Villagra
Rodrigo de Quiroga
Francisco de Villagra
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Francisco de Villagra Velázquez was a Spanish conquistador, and three times governor of Chile.
Royal Governor of Chile
…the Mapuches. List of governors Picture Name Entered office Exited office Notes Appointed by Pedro de Valdivia 11 June 1540 December 1547 Charles V Francisco de Villagra December 1547 20 July 1549 Pedro de Valdivia 20 July 1549 25 December 1553 Killed at the Battle of Tucapel. Rodrigo de Quiroga 25 December 1553 February…
Alonso de Ovalle's 1646 engraving of Valdivia, Villagra and Alderete