Pedro de Valdivia
Spanish conquistador, first royal governor of Chile (1497–1553)
1497 — 1554
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish conquistador, first royal governor of Chile (1497–1553)
Born
April 26, 1497
Died
1554 (age ~57)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, conquistador, explorer
Crown of CastileBorn in CastueraDied in Chile
1497
Born in Castuera (1497-04-26)
1540
PositionRoyal Governor of Chile (1540–1547)
1549
PositionRoyal Governor of Chile (1549–1553)
1554
Died in Chile
About
Pedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia or Valdiva was a Spanish conquistador and the first Governor of Colonial Chile. After having served with the Spanish army in Italy and Flanders, he was sent to South America in 1535, where he served as a soldier under the Pizarro brothers in Peru, gradually rising in power.
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Who is Pedro de Valdivia?+
Pedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia or Valdiva was a Spanish conquistador and the first Governor of Colonial Chile. After having served with the Spanish army in Italy and Flanders, he was sent to South America in 1535, where he served as a soldier under the Pizarro brothers in Peru, gradually rising in powe
What does the name Pedro mean?+
The name Pedro means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Pedro de Valdivia born?+
Pedro de Valdivia was born on April 26, 1497.
When did Pedro de Valdivia die?+
Pedro de Valdivia died in 1554, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Pedro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pedro — April 26, 1497
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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