Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada born?c. 1509, Granada, Spain
2. When did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada die?February 16, 1579
3. How big is Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada?The territory he named the 'New Kingdom of Granada' (modern Colombia)
4. What is the key founding?Santafé de Bogotá, August 6, 1538
5. What is the significant roles?Explorer, lawyer, conquistador, governor, and historian

Conquistador: Spanish soldiers and explorers who sought to conquer and colonize territories in the Americas during the 16th century.
New Kingdom of Granada: The colonial administrative district established by Spain in South America, encompassing much of present-day Colombia.
El Dorado: A mythical South American legend of a lost city or kingdom of immense wealth, particularly gold, sought by numerous European explorers.
Viceroyalty: A territory ruled by a viceroy, who governs as the representative of a monarch.