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Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno

1475 – 1526

Spanish conquistador

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About Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno

Lived 1475 – 1526 (aged 50–51). Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno was a Spanish explorer and military personnel.

Francisco Hernández de Córdoba (; – 1526) is usually reputed as the founder of Nicaragua, and in fact he founded two important Nicaraguan cities, Granada and León. The currency of Nicaragua is named the córdoba in his memory.

Córdoba was an officer of Pedro Arias Dávila, known also as Pedrarias Dávila. Hernán Cortés and Hernán Ponce de León supported Córdoba during the conquest of Nicaragua in 1524,

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Important facts

Born

1475, Cabra

Birth century

15th century

Died

1526, Ruínas de León Viejo

Occupation

Explorer, military personnel

Nationality

Spain

Also known as

Hernando Corteés Valle de Oaxaca, Fernando Corteés, Hernando Corteés, marqueés del Valle De Oaxaca, marqués del Valle, Hernán

marqués del Valle de Oaxaca Cortés, Fernando Cortees, Hernando Cortees, Fernando Cortez, Hernaán Corteez, Hernando Cortés Valle de Oaxaca, Hernán Cortez, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba.

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Contemporaries

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Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk

Johann Geiler von Kaisersberg

1445 – 1510

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno?

Spanish conquistador

When was Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno born?

Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno was born in 1475 in Cabra.

When did Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno die?

Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno died in 1526 in Ruínas de León Viejo.

What was Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno's occupation?

Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno was an explorer and military personnel.

What nationality was Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno?

Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno

· Wikidata: Q373751

· DBpedia: Francisco Hernández de Córdoba (founder of Nicaragua)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno. https://biography.guide/francisco-hernandez-de-cordoba-brito-del-socorro-y-nazareno/

MLA: "Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-hernandez-de-cordoba-brito-del-socorro-y-nazareno/.

Chicago: "Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-hernandez-de-cordoba-brito-del-socorro-y-nazareno/.

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