Francisco Martínez de Baeza
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Francisco Martínez de Baeza was the colonial governor of New Mexico from November 1634 to 18 April 1637. He was heavily criticized for rejecting the participation of Franciscan missions in the territory, for impeding the conversion of indigenous people to Christianity, and for exploiting the labor of these people.
Quick Facts 8th Spanish Governor of New Mexico, Preceded by ...
Francisco Martínez de Baeza | |
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8th Spanish Governor of New Mexico | |
In office November 1634 – 18 April 1637 | |
Preceded by | Francisco de la Mora Ceballos |
Succeeded by | Luis de Rosas |
Personal details | |
Born | unknown probably in Seville (Spain) |
Died | unknown unknown |
Profession | political |
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