Nicolás de Ovando
Deceased Person
1439 – 1511
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Who was Nicolás de Ovando?
Fray Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres was a Spanish soldier from a noble family and a Knight of the Order of Alcántara. He was Governor of the Indies from 1502 until 1509. His administration is perhaps best known for its brutal treatment of the native Taíno population of Hispaniola.
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- Born
- 1439
Crown of Castile - Also known as
- Nicolas de Ovando
- Nationality
- Spain
- Died
- May 29, 1511
León
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on July 23, 2013
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