About Luis de Narváez
Luis de Narváez was a Spanish explorer.
Luis de Narváez (?, Antequera – 1562) was a Spanish conquistador. He was killed in January 1562 near present-day Caracas, Venezuela, by indigenous people led by Guaicaipuro. De Narváez had been attempting to support an expedition against the Indians led by Francisco Fajardo.
He may be related to the sixteenth-century Spanish composer Luis de Narváez.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Luis de Narváez?
conquistador
When did Luis de Narváez die?
Luis de Narváez died in 1562.
What was Luis de Narváez's occupation?
Luis de Narváez was an explorer.
What nationality was Luis de Narváez?
Luis de Narváez was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Luis de Narváez (conquistador)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luis de Narváez. https://biography.guide/luis-de-narvaez-explorer/
MLA: "Luis de Narváez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luis-de-narvaez-explorer/.
Chicago: "Luis de Narváez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/luis-de-narvaez-explorer/.
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