About Bartolomé de Olmedo
Lived 1484 – 1524 (aged 39–40). Bartolomé de Olmedo was a Spanish explorer.
A 1678 painting of Bartolomé de Olmedo' baptizing Tlaxcalan women.Bartolomé de Olmedo ( 1485 – 1524) was a Spanish priest who accompanied Hernan Cortes on his 1519 expedition. He was the first Christian priest to set foot in Mexico.
Life De Olmedo was a Mercedarian friar born in Olmedo inside Castille in 1481. During his time in Mexico, he was the primary religious representative in Cortes' party. He converted and baptized numerous natives of Mexico, including La Malinche.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bartolomé de Olmedo?
Spanish priest
When was Bartolomé de Olmedo born?
Bartolomé de Olmedo was born in 1484 in Olmedo.
When did Bartolomé de Olmedo die?
Bartolomé de Olmedo died in 1524 in Mexico City.
What was Bartolomé de Olmedo's occupation?
Bartolomé de Olmedo was an explorer.
What nationality was Bartolomé de Olmedo?
Bartolomé de Olmedo was Spanish.
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