
Spanish governor of Cuba
1465 — 1524
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish governor of Cuba
Born
January 1, 1465
Died
1524 (age ~59)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, conquistador
1465
Born in Cuéllar (1465-01-01)
1524
Died in Santiago de Cuba
About
Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar was a Spanish conquistador and adelantado who was first governor of Cuba. In 1511 he led the successful conquest and colonization of Cuba. As the first governor of the island, he established several municipalities that remain important to this day and positioned Cuba as a center of trade and a staging point for expeditions of conquest elsewhere. From Cuba, he chartered important expeditions that led to the Spanish discovery and conquest of the Aztec Empire.
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Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar was a Spanish conquistador and adelantado who was first governor of Cuba. In 1511 he led the successful conquest and colonization of Cuba. As the first governor of the island, he established several municipalities that remain important to this day and positioned Cuba as a
The name Diego means "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is of Spanish origin.
Diego Velazquez de Cuéllar was born on January 1, 1465.
Diego Velazquez de Cuéllar died in 1524, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.
The name Diego is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Diego — January 1, 1465
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
Respect.
— .
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