Pelinor (mencey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pelinor
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| Born | 15th century Adeje (Tenerife, Canary Islands)
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| Died | 1505 Tenerife
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| Occupation | mencey |
Pelinor was an important leader, known as a Guanche mencey (which means king or chief). He ruled the area called Menceyato de Adeje on the island of Tenerife. Pelinor was mencey during the time when the Spanish were conquering the Canary Islands in the 1400s.
Who Was Pelinor?
Pelinor was one of the native Guanche kings of Tenerife. The Guanches were the first people to live on the Canary Islands. Each mencey ruled a specific part of the island. Pelinor's job was to lead his people and protect his land.
Peace Talks and Treaties
Around 1490, Pelinor worked with other menceyes from Abona and Güímar. They talked about peace with Pedro de Vera, who was the Governor of Gran Canaria. These talks were very important because they tried to avoid more fighting.
Later, in 1494, when the Spanish conquest of Tenerife truly began, Pelinor signed a peace agreement. He made this treaty with Alonso Fernández de Lugo, who was leading the Spanish forces. This showed that Pelinor was willing to work towards a peaceful solution.
After the War
After the fighting ended, Pelinor was treated differently from other menceyes. He was the only king who was not taken to Spain to meet the Catholic Monarchs (the King and Queen of Spain). This was a special privilege, likely because of his help in the peace talks.
Because Pelinor had supported the Spanish in their peace efforts, he received many rewards. He was given a large area of land called the Valle de Masca (Masca Valley). He also received other lands with water, including 30 acres near the "Río de Chasna" and 100 acres in the Valle de Santiago. These lands were all in the area he used to rule, Adeje. His family was also given a special symbol called a coat of arms, which showed their importance.
Pelinor's Later Life
Pelinor passed away around the year 1505. He is remembered as a key figure in the history of Tenerife during a time of big changes.
See also
In Spanish: Pelinor para niños
