Pedro De Villagra
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 448 years ago |
| Born | Mombeltran |
| Spain | |
| Date of died | September 11,1577 |
| Died | Lima |
| Peru | |
| Battles and wars | Conquest of Chile |
| Battle of Peteroa | |
| Siege of Concepción | |
| Job | Soldier |
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| Date of birth | January 1,1513 |
| Previous position | Royal Governor of Chile (1563–1565) |
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| ID | 1660340 |
Pedro De Villagra Life story
Pedro de Villagra y Martínez was a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Chile, being appointed its Royal Governor between 1563 and 1565. His father was Juan de Villagra, a minor civil official. In 1537 he moved from Spain to Cartagena de Indias, then to Santa Marta and later Peru.