Pedro de Valdivia
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Summary
Pedro de Valdivia was born on April 17, 1497[1], in Castuera[2]. He died on December 25, 1553[3], in Tucapel[4]. He worked as a conquistador[5], politician[6], governor[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,623 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Marina Ortíz de Gaete[10]
- Country of citizenship: Crown of Castile[11]
- Position held: Royal Governor of Chile[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Pedro de Valdivia[15]
- Military, police or special rank: captain general[16]
- Unmarried partner: Inés Suárez[17]
- Participated in conflict: Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire[18], Arauco War[19]
- Given name: Pedro[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pedro de Valdivia[21]
- Commons gallery: Pedro de Valdivia[22]
- Manner of death: murder victim[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[26]
- Has works in the collection: Memoria Chilena[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Pedro de Valdivia include Valdivia[29], a city in Chile[30], in Chile[31], founded in 1552[32].
Why It Matters
Pedro de Valdivia has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for him include Valdivia[29], a city in Chile[30], in Chile[31], founded in 1552[32].
FAQs
Where was Pedro de Valdivia born?
Pedro de Valdivia's place of birth was Castuera[2].
Where did Pedro de Valdivia die?
Pedro de Valdivia passed away in Tucapel[4].
Who was Pedro de Valdivia married to?
Pedro de Valdivia's spouses include Marina Ortíz de Gaete[10].
What did Pedro de Valdivia do for work?
Pedro de Valdivia worked as a conquistador[5], politician[6], governor[7], and soldier[8].