Antonio de Mendoza

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Antonio de Mendoza born?1495
2. Where was Antonio de Mendoza born?Alcalá la Real, Spain
3. What is the viceroyalty of new spain?Served from November 14, 1535, to November 25, 1550
4. What is the viceroyalty of peru?Served from September 23, 1551, until his death on July 21, 1552

Viceroyalty: The territory governed by a viceroy, representing the sovereign in a colony or overseas territory.
New Spain: The viceroyalty established by Spain in 1535, encompassing territories that now form Mexico, Central America, and parts of the southwestern United States.
Spanish Empire: A global empire that spanned the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, peaking in the 18th century, characterized by extensive colonial administration and trade.
Audiencia: A royal court of justice and advisory body in the Spanish Empire, serving as a high court and administrative council.