Miguel Holguín y Figueroa facts for kids
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Miguel Holguín y Figueroa
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| Born | 1516 |
| Died | After 1576 Tunja, New Kingdom of Granada
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| Nationality | Castilian |
| Other names | Miguel Holguín de Figueroa |
| Occupation | Conquistador |
| Years active | 1535-1539 |
| Employer | Spanish Crown |
| Known for | Spanish conquest of Venezuela Spanish conquest of the Muisca Quest for El Dorado |
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| Children | 3 daughters: Inés de Cárcamo, Elvira de Holguín, María Maldonado de Holguín 1 son: Diego Holguín de Figueroa Maldonado de Bohorques |
| Mayor of Tunja | |
| In office 1558–1558 |
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| Preceded by | Gregorio Suárez de Deza & Pedro García Ruiz. |
| Succeeded by | Diego Montañez & Pedro Vásquez de Loaiza |
| In office 1564–1564 |
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| Preceded by | Juan López |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Salguero & Hernando de Rojas |
| In office 1572–1572 |
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| Preceded by | Gómez de Cifuentes & Pedro Bravo |
| Succeeded by | Pedro García Ruiz & Diego de Partearroyo |
| In office 1576–1576 |
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| Preceded by | Pedro López Patiño de Haro & Juan Prieto Maldonado |
| Succeeded by | Hernando Mateos & Bachiller Pedro de Valdelomar |
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Miguel Holguín y Figueroa was a Spanish conquistador (explorer and soldier). He was born in 1516 in Cáceres, which was part of the Spanish Empire. He later died in Tunja, in what was then called the New Kingdom of Granada, sometime after 1576.
Miguel Holguín y Figueroa joined important expeditions to explore and conquer new lands. He traveled with Nikolaus Federmann and met different native groups like the Chitarero, Motilon, U'wa, and Lache peoples. After his adventures, he settled down in Tunja. He was known for speaking out against some of the unfair actions of Hernán Pérez de Quesada, who was a governor in Bogotá.
The story of Miguel Holguín y Figueroa was written down by Juan Rodríguez Freyle in his famous book, El Carnero.
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Life and Adventures of Miguel Holguín
Early Life and Family
Miguel Holguín y Figueroa was born in 1516 in Cáceres, Spain. He was also known as Holguín de Figueroa. He got married two times. His first wife was Isabel de Cárcamo y Orozco. They had two daughters named Inés de Cárcamo and Elvira de Holguín.
Later, he married Isabel Maldonado de Bohórquez. She was a widow whose first husband was Pedro Núñez Cabrera. With Isabel Maldonado de Bohórquez, Miguel had a son, Diego Holguín de Figueroa Maldonado de Bohorques, and another daughter, María Maldonado de Holguín.
His Role as a Conquistador
Miguel Holguín y Figueroa was part of the Spanish conquest of new lands in South America. He joined expeditions that explored parts of what is now Venezuela and Colombia. These expeditions aimed to expand the Spanish Empire and find riches, like the legendary El Dorado.
He was involved in the Spanish conquest of the Muisca people, who lived in the highlands of present-day Colombia. These were important events in the history of the region.
Life in Tunja
After his time as an explorer, Miguel Holguín y Figueroa made his home in Tunja. This city was an important center in the New Kingdom of Granada. He became a respected member of the community.
He served as the mayor of Tunja four times. He held this important position in the years 1558, 1564, 1572, and 1576. This shows he was trusted to help govern the city. Records mention him up until 1576, but the exact year he passed away in Tunja is not known.
See also
In Spanish: Miguel Holguín y Figueroa para niños
- List of conquistadors in Colombia
- Spanish conquest of the Muisca
- El Dorado
- Spanish conquest of the Chibchan Nations, Hernán Pérez de Quesada
- Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, Nikolaus Federmann
