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Pedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia or Valdiva ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpeðɾo ðe βalˈdiβja]; April 17, 1497 – December 25, 1553 [1]) was a Spanish conquistador and the first royal governor of Chile.
Pedro de Valdivia was a conqueror and governor of Chile for Spain and founder of the cities of Santiago and Concepción. Valdivia served with distinction in the Spanish army in Italy and Flanders before being sent to South America in 1534.
Pedro de Valdivia ( Villanueva de la Serena, Extremadura, 17 de abril de 1497- Tucapel, Gobernación de Chile, 25 de diciembre de 1553) fue un militar y conquistador español de origen extremeño. Tras participar en diversas campañas militares en Europa, viajó a América, donde formó parte de las huestes de Francisco Pizarro, gobernador de Perú.
Pedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia or Valdiva was a Spanish conquistador and the first royal governor of Chile. After serving with the Spanish army in Italy and Flanders, he was sent to South America in 1534, where he served as lieutenant under Francisco Pizarro in Peru, acting as his second in command.
Pedro de Valdivia (ca. 1500-1553) Conquistador de Chile Pedro de Valdivia perteneció a una familia distinguida de la región de Extremadura, España. Se incorporó al ejército a corta edad y luchó en Italia, donde alcanzó gran destreza militar.
May 21, 2018 · Pedro de Valdivia (ca. 1502-1553) was a Spanish conquistador and professional soldier. He fought in Europe and in the civil wars of Peru and initiated the conquest of Chile. Pedro de Valdivia was born in the district of La Serena in Estremadura.
Pedro de Valdivia ( b. c. 1500; d. 1553), Spanish conquistador and founder of Chile. Before undertaking the expedition to Chile, Valdivia had already acquired extensive military experience. He entered the army in 1521, participated in the Spanish campaigns in Flanders and Italy, and fought in the battle of Pavia (24 February 1525).
