About Francisco Fajardo
Lived 1524 – 1564 (aged 39–40). Francisco Fajardo was a Spanish explorer and military personnel.
Francisco Fajardo (Isla Margarita, Colonial Venezuela, New Spain c. 1524 - Cumaná, Venezuela Province 1564
The major highway of Caracas, the Francisco Fajardo Highway, is named after him. In 2021 the highway name was changed to Cacique Guaicaipuro in honor of indigenous people and decolonization. Tunel El Paraiso is located in the Francisco Fajardo Highway in Caracas. It was built between 1967 and 1968.
Books Juan Ernesto Montenegro (1974), Francisco Fajardo: origen y perfil del primer fundador de Caracas, Caracas: Concejo Municipal del Distrito Federal
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francisco Fajardo?
Spanish conquistador
When was Francisco Fajardo born?
Francisco Fajardo was born in 1524 in Margarita Island.
When did Francisco Fajardo die?
Francisco Fajardo died in 1564 in Cumaná.
What was Francisco Fajardo's occupation?
Francisco Fajardo was an explorer and military personnel.
What nationality was Francisco Fajardo?
Francisco Fajardo was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Francisco Fajardo
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco Fajardo. https://biography.guide/francisco-fajardo/
MLA: "Francisco Fajardo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-fajardo/.
Chicago: "Francisco Fajardo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-fajardo/.
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