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Governorate of New León

Gobernación de Nueva León
1529–??
Flag of New León
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The adelantado grants of Charles V prior to the establishment of the Viceroyalty of Peru
The adelantado grants of Charles V prior to the establishment of the Viceroyalty of Peru
Status Governorate of the Crown of Castile
Capital Puerto de los Leones
Official languages Spanish
Religion
Catholicism
Government Monarchy
King  
• 1529-1542
Simón de Alcazaba y Sotomayor
Historical era Spanish Empire
• Created by Capitulación de Toledo
1529
• Dissolved by Real Cédula
??
Currency Escudo
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Mapuche
Tehuelche people
Indigenous peoples in Argentina
Indigenous peoples in Chile
Captaincy General of Chile
Governorate of the Río de la Plata
Governorate of Tucumán

The Governorate of New León was a large area of land in South America. It was controlled by the Crown of Castile (which was part of Spain). This area was created in 1534.

It was first given to a Spanish explorer named Simón de Alcazaba y Sotomayor. Later, another person named Francisco de Camargo took charge. The territory grew to include the Strait of Magellan. This strait is a famous waterway at the southern tip of South America.

History of New León

The Governorate of New León was set up by King Charles V of Spain. This happened in 1529. The king gave special permission to Simón de Alcazaba y Sotomayor. He became the first governor and main leader of this new territory.

The land was described as stretching along the Pacific coast. It was about 200 leagues (a very long distance) south from another Spanish territory. That territory was called Governorate of New Andalusia.

On May 21, 1534, the king signed more agreements. These agreements were to explore and take over more lands in America. They created new provinces or governorates. Each was about 200 leagues long from north to south. The Governorate of New León was one of these. It stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Its northern border was around Coronel and Pinamar. Its southern border was near Campana Island and Laura Bay.

Later, the Governorate was made even bigger. It was extended all the way to the Strait of Magellan. This included the lands south of the strait as well.

Spanish Divisions in South America

After Spain and Portugal divided South America, Spain organized its lands. The Spanish administration in Peru was split into six main parts. These were:

These divisions helped Spain manage its new lands for several decades. However, they were officially ended in 1544. King Charles I (who was also Charles V) sent his special representative, Blasco Núñez Vela. He came to govern the new Viceroyalty of Peru. This new viceroyalty replaced all the old governorates.

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