About Andrés de Tapia
Lived 1498 – 1561 (aged 62–63). Andrés de Tapia was a historian, soldier, chronicler and conquistador.
Andrés de Tapia (1498? - October 1561) was a Spanish soldier and chronicler. He participated in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.
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Who was Andrés de Tapia?
Spanish captain
When was Andrés de Tapia born?
Andrés de Tapia was born in 1498 in Medellín.
When did Andrés de Tapia die?
Andrés de Tapia died in 1561 in New Spain.
What was Andrés de Tapia's occupation?
Andrés de Tapia was a historian, soldier, chronicler and conquistador.
What nationality was Andrés de Tapia?
Andrés de Tapia's recorded nationality: Crown of Castile.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Andrés de Tapia. https://biography.guide/andres-de-tapia/
MLA: "Andrés de Tapia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/andres-de-tapia/.
Chicago: "Andrés de Tapia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/andres-de-tapia/.
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