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Martín de Mujica y Buitrón

1600 – 1649

Royal Governor of Chile

Military personnel Governor Military officer

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About Martín de Mujica y Buitrón

Lived 1600 – 1649. Martín de Mujica y Buitrón was a Spanish military personnel, governor and military officer.

Martin de Mujica y Buitrón, (also known as Martin de Mogica or Muxica) was a Spanish Basque military man who was named by king Philip IV of Spain, to be Captain General and Royal Governor of Chile, besides president of its Real Audiencia. His government was from May 1646 and April 1649, when he died, apparently poisoned. Frequently described as an honest administrator. He looked for peace with the mapuches, celebrating the Parliament of Quilín.

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Important facts

Born

1600, Ordizia

Birth century

16th century

Died

4 May 1649, Santiago

Occupation

Military personnel, governor, military officer

Nationality

Spain

Also known as

Martin de Mujica y Buitron

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Martín de Mujica y Buitrón's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

1625 – 1712

Selenographer

Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk

Frequently asked questions

Who was Martín de Mujica y Buitrón?

Royal Governor of Chile

When was Martín de Mujica y Buitrón born?

Martín de Mujica y Buitrón was born in 1600 in Ordizia.

When did Martín de Mujica y Buitrón die?

Martín de Mujica y Buitrón died on 4 May 1649 in Santiago.

What was Martín de Mujica y Buitrón's occupation?

Martín de Mujica y Buitrón was a military personnel, governor and military officer.

What nationality was Martín de Mujica y Buitrón?

Martín de Mujica y Buitrón was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martín de Mujica y Buitrón

· Wikidata: Q965363

· DBpedia: Martín de Mujica y Buitrón

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