Jump to content

Draft:Pedro Fernandez de Bobadilla y Haro

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pedro Fernandez de Bobadilla
Bornc. 1520
Dieddate unknown
NationalitySpanish
Other namesFernández de Bobadilla y Haro
Known forConquistador of Jamaica, founder of Guadalajara
SpouseMaría de Bobadilla
ChildrenFrancisco de Bobadilla

Pedro Fernández de Bobadilla y Haro (c. 1520 – date unknown) was a Spanish conquistador known for his involvement in the early colonization of New Spain and Nueva Galicia. He was married to María de Bobadilla and is recognized as one of the founding figures of Guadalajara in 1542 (Now Modern day Mexico.[1]

Early Life

[edit]

Pedro de Bobadilla was born around 1520 in Extremadura, Spain. He was the son of Francisco de Bobadilla and María de Bobadilla. His early life remains largely undocumented, with little information available regarding his family background or siblings.[2]

Marriage and Family

[edit]

Pedro de Bobadilla married María de Bobadilla, though details about their marriage, including the date and location, are unknown. Together, they had at least one known child, Francisco de Bobadilla, who also became an early resident of Guadalajara.

Founding of Guadalajara

[edit]

Pedro de Bobadilla has been described as the "conquistador de Jamaica," playing a significant role in the Spanish conquest and colonization efforts in the Caribbean region. His ventures took him to Nueva España and Nueva Galicia, where he contributed to the establishment of settlements.[3] [4]

In 1542, Pedro was one of the first 63 founders of Guadalajara. His contributions to the city were notable, as he was among the initial settlers. Tragically, he was the first to die in the newly established parish, marking a significant event in the early history of Guadalajara.

Legacy

[edit]

Pedro de Bobadilla's legacy is closely linked to his family and the early colonization efforts in Mexico. His son, Francisco de Bobadilla, continued to be associated with the region, furthering the family's involvement in the development of Guadalajara.

Historical Context

[edit]

Pedro's father, Francisco de Bobadilla (c. 1448 – 11 July 1502), was an official under the Crown of Castile and a knight of the Order of Calatrava. He was a notable figure in his own right, serving as a judge in Hispaniola and playing a significant role in the arrest of Christopher Columbus for official misconduct. Francisco de Bobadilla served as Viceroy, Governor of the Indies from 1500 until his death in 1502.[5] [6]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "The Early History and Settlement of Guadalajara". Indigenous Mexico.
  2. ^ "Pedro (Fernandez de Bobadilla) de Bobadilla (abt.1520-) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree". www.wikitree.com. September 30, 1520.
  3. ^ http://www.somosprimos.com/schmal/bobadillasurname.html
  4. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/15/t-magazine/guadalajara-homes-design-architecture.html#:~:text=Such%20ideals%20have%20been%20central,the%20excesses%20of%20wealthier%20cities.
  5. ^ "Francisco de Bobadilla | conquistador, Caribbean, explorer | Britannica". www.britannica.com.
  6. ^ "Así eran las Bobadilla: de la amistad con Isabel la Católica a conseguir gobernar en Cuba". El Español. November 22, 2023.
[edit]

- Mexico - Spanish colonization of the Americas - Francisco de Bobadilla