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Juan Gregorio Bazán
Casa de Bazan.svg
Coat of arms of Bazán
Lieutenant Governor of Tucumán
In office
1554–1556
Monarch Charles I of Spain
Preceded by Francisco de Aguirre
Succeeded by Rodrigo de Aguirre
Personal details
Born 1510
Province of Toledo, Spain
Died August 18, 1570
San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina
Spouse Catalina de Plasencia
Occupation Politician
Profession Army officer
Military service
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.

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:

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.

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