Juan Gregorio Bazán facts for kids
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Juan Gregorio Bazán
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Coat of arms of Bazán
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| Lieutenant Governor of Tucumán | |
| In office 1554–1556 |
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| Monarch | Charles I of Spain |
| Preceded by | Francisco de Aguirre |
| Succeeded by | Rodrigo de Aguirre |
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| Born | 1510 Province of Toledo, Spain |
| Died | August 18, 1570 San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina |
| Spouse | Catalina de Plasencia |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Army officer |
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| Allegiance |  Spanish Empire |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Rank | Captain |
Juan Gregorio Bazán (1510-1570) was a Spanish military officer and explorer. He played an important role during the time of the Spanish conquest of Peru and Tucumán in South America. He helped explore new lands and establish new cities for the Spanish Empire.
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Life and Explorations
Early Life and Arrival in America
Juan Gregorio Bazán was born in 1510 in Talavera de la Reina, a town in Toledo, Spain. He came from a respected family. He traveled to the Americas with his relative, the famous conqueror Francisco de Aguirre.
Adventures in the Spanish Empire
Bazán lived in many different places that were part of the Spanish Empire. These included Panama and Chile. In Peru, he joined forces with Pablo de Meneses. They were fighting against Captain Francisco Pizarro, another important Spanish conqueror.
In 1568, Bazán was part of a group that explored the area around the Río Bermejo river. This shows his role as an explorer, helping to map out new territories for Spain.
Founding New Cities
Juan Gregorio Bazán helped establish several important cities during his time in South America. He was involved in the founding of:
- Ciudad de Cañete
- San Juan Bautista de la Rivera
- San Miguel de Tucumán
These cities became key settlements for the Spanish in the new lands.
Final Journey and Death
In 1570, Juan Gregorio Bazán traveled to Ciudad de Los Reyes, which is now known as Lima, the capital of Peru. He went there to meet his wife, Catalina de Placencia, and their sons.
On their way back to Chile, Bazán and his family were attacked. They were ambushed by local tribes known as the Humaguacas and Puquiles. Juan Gregorio Bazán died during this attack. His wife and children managed to survive by finding safety in the mountains.
See also
- In Spanish: Juan Gregorio Bazán para niños
