Juan de Pimentel
Spanish colonial administrator, governor and captain general of Venezuela Province
About Juan de Pimentel
Juan de Pimentel was a military personnel and governor.
Juan de Pimentel was an early governor of Venezuela Province, the Venezuela Province being one of the Spanish Empire. Under his governorship (1576 - 1583) the capital of the Province was moved from El Tocuyo to Caracas. He was a Knight of the Order of Santiago.
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Who was Juan de Pimentel?
Spanish colonial administrator, governor and captain general of Venezuela Province (1576–1583)
When was Juan de Pimentel born?
Juan de Pimentel was born in Spain.
When did Juan de Pimentel die?
Juan de Pimentel died in Caracas.
What was Juan de Pimentel's occupation?
Juan de Pimentel was a military personnel and governor.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan de Pimentel. https://biography.guide/juan-de-pimentel/
MLA: "Juan de Pimentel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/juan-de-pimentel/.
Chicago: "Juan de Pimentel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/juan-de-pimentel/.
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