About Jorge Robledo
Lived 1500 – 1546. Jorge Robledo was an explorer and military personnel.
Jorge Robledo (c. 1500, Úbeda, Spain – 5 October 1546, La Merced, Caldas - New Kingdom of Granada) was a Spanish conquistador. He traveled in modern-day Colombia, Guatemala, and Peru and was executed by decapitation by order of Sebastián de Belalcázar.
Biography Jorge Robledo was born around 1500 in Úbeda, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, with unknown parents. He is first mentioned in the historical chronicles as soldier in the army of Lorenzo de Aldana, who was sent north by Francisco Pizarro in 1539 towards the newly founded province of Popayán. His widow Mariá de Carvajal later remarried first Pedro Briceño and later president of the Audiencia Francisco Briceño.
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Who was Jorge Robledo?
Spanish conquistador
When was Jorge Robledo born?
Jorge Robledo was born in 1500 in Úbeda.
When did Jorge Robledo die?
Jorge Robledo died on 5 October 1546 in Alto de Pozo.
What was Jorge Robledo's occupation?
Jorge Robledo was an explorer and military personnel.
What nationality was Jorge Robledo?
Jorge Robledo's recorded nationality: Crown of Castile.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jorge Robledo (conquistador)
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