Miguel López de Legazpi
16th-century Spanish conquistador, navigator, and colonial governor
1502 — 1572
Quick Facts
Profession
16th-century Spanish conquistador, navigator, and colonial governor
Born
June 22, 1502
Died
1572 (age ~70)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, politician, conquistador
Crown of CastileBorn in ZumarragaDied in Manila
1502
Born in Zumarraga (1502-06-22)
1566
PositionGovernor-General of the Philippines (1566–1572)
1572
Died in Manila
About
Don Miguel López de Legazpi, also known as El Adelantado and El Viejo, was a Spanish and Basque conquistador who financed and led an expedition to conquer the Philippine islands in the mid-16th century. He was joined by Guido de Lavezares, relative Martin de Goiti, friar Andrés de Urdaneta, and his grandsons Juan and Felipe de Salcedo, in the expedition. Legazpi established the first Spanish settlement in the East Indies after his expedition crossed the Pacific Ocean, arriving in Cebu in 1565.
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Who is Miguel López de Legazpi?+
Don Miguel López de Legazpi, also known as El Adelantado and El Viejo, was a Spanish and Basque conquistador who financed and led an expedition to conquer the Philippine islands in the mid-16th century. He was joined by Guido de Lavezares, relative Martin de Goiti, friar Andrés de Urdaneta, and his
What does the name Miguel mean?+
The name Miguel means "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Miguel López de Legazpi born?+
Miguel López de Legazpi was born on June 22, 1502.
When did Miguel López de Legazpi die?+
Miguel López de Legazpi died in 1572, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.
The name Miguel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Miguel — June 22, 1502
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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— a former aide
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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