Jorge Robledo (conquistador) facts for kids
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Jorge Robledo
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Bust of Jorge Robledo in Medellín
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| Nickname(s) | Conquistador of Antioquia El Mariscal |
| Born | 1500 Úbeda, Jaén, Spain |
| Died | October 5, 1546 (aged 45–46) La Merced, Caldas, New Kingdom of Granada |
| Allegiance | Spanish Empire |
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Conquistadors |
| Years of service | 1521–1543 |
| Rank | Marshal |
| Battles/wars | Italian War of 1521–1526 Battle of Cajamarca Conquest of Antioquia |
Jorge Robledo (born in 1500, died in 1546) was a Spanish conquistador. A conquistador was a Spanish explorer and soldier. He traveled to many places in what is now Colombia, Guatemala, and Peru. He was a very important figure in the early history of these lands.
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Life and Explorations
Jorge Robledo was born in 1500 in Úbeda, a town in Spain. We don't know much about his parents. He first appears in history as a soldier. This was in the army of Lorenzo de Aldana. Aldana was sent by Francisco Pizarro in 1539. Pizarro was another famous conquistador. Robledo's group was heading north to a new area called Popayán.
Founding New Cities
Robledo became known for founding several cities. On July 26, 1539, he founded Santa Ana de los Caballeros. This city is known today as Anserma. In 1540, he founded Cartago. He also founded Santa Fe de Antioquia in 1541. During these times, he had conflicts with the Nutabe, a local indigenous group.
Return to Spain and Later Life
After his explorations, Robledo went back to Spain. He stayed there for three years. While in Spain, he married María de Carvajal y Mendoza. She was also from Úbeda and was called La Mariscala. Robledo then returned to the New Kingdom of Granada (modern-day Colombia). He came back with his wife and many family members.
A Dispute Over Land
Jorge Robledo was a captain under Sebastián de Belalcázar. Belalcázar was the founder of Popayán. Robledo and Belalcázar had a big disagreement. This dispute was about who should govern the new towns Robledo had founded. Because of this argument, Jorge Robledo was executed on October 5, 1546.
Gallery
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Shield of Jorge Robledo
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Signature of Jorge Robledo
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Statue of Jorge Robledo in Cartago, Valle del Cauca
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Statue of Robledo in Santa Fe de Antioquia
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Robledo (conquistador) para niños
- Spanish conquest of the Chibchan Nations
- List of conquistadors in Colombia
