Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada
founder of Bogotá
1509 — 1579
Quick Facts
Profession
founder of Bogotá
Born
January 1, 1509
Died
1579 (age ~70)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
conquistador, military personnel, historian
SpainBorn in GranadaDied in Mariquita
1509
Born in Granada (1509-01-01)
1538
PositionMayor of Bogota (1538–1539)
1579
Died in Mariquita
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Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada y Rivera, also spelled as Ximénez and De Quezada, was a Spanish explorer and conquistador in northern South America, territories currently known as Colombia. He explored the territory named by him, New Kingdom of Granada, and founded its capital, Santafé de Bogotá. As a well-educated lawyer he was one of the intellectuals of the Spanish conquest. He was an effective organizer and leader, designed the first legislation for the government of the area, and was its historian. He was governor of Cartagena between 1556 and 1557, and after 1569 he undertook explorations toward the east, searching for the elusive El Dorado. The campaign didn't succeed and Jiménez then returned to New Granada in 1573. He has been suggested as a possible model for Cervantes' Don Quixote.
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Who is Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada?+
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada y Rivera, also spelled as Ximénez and De Quezada, was a Spanish explorer and conquistador in northern South America, territories currently known as Colombia. He explored the territory named by him, New Kingdom of Granada, and founded its capital, Santafé de Bogotá. As a we
What does the name Gonzalo mean?+
The name Gonzalo means "A surname from Spanish.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada born?+
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada was born on January 1, 1509.
When did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada die?+
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada died in 1579, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from Spanish.
The name Gonzalo is of Spanish origin, meaning "A surname from Spanish.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Legend.
— anon
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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