About Hernando de Santana
Lived 1510 – 1599 (aged 88–89). Hernando de Santana was a Spanish explorer and conquistador.
Hernando de Santana (born in the 1510s, Zafra, Badajoz Province, Spain - year of death unknown) was a Spanish conquistador, founder of the city of Valledupar on January 6, 1550, and conqueror in what is now northern Colombia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hernando de Santana?
conquistador
When was Hernando de Santana born?
Hernando de Santana was born in 1510 in Zafra.
When did Hernando de Santana die?
Hernando de Santana died in 1599 in Viceroyalty of New Granada.
What was Hernando de Santana's occupation?
Hernando de Santana was an explorer and conquistador.
What nationality was Hernando de Santana?
Hernando de Santana was Spanish.
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· Wikipedia: Hernando de Santana
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hernando de Santana. https://biography.guide/hernando-de-santana/
MLA: "Hernando de Santana." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hernando-de-santana/.
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