Pedro Menéndez de Avilés
Spanish explorer and governor (1519–1574)
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Summary
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés was born on February 15, 1519[1], in Avilés[2]. He died on September 17, 1574[3], in Santander[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], military personnel[6], sailor[7], and naval officer[8].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Spain[9]
- Position held: Governor of Cuba[10], Royal Governor of La Florida[11], adelantado of Spanish Florida[12]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of Santiago[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Military, police or special rank: general[16]
- Cause of death: typhus[17]
- Given name: Pedro[18]
- Relative: Jorge Ilegal[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[21], Pedro Menéndez de Avilés (portrait)[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[24]
- P14608: 119292149[25]
FAQs
Where was Pedro Menéndez de Avilés born?
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés was born in Avilés[2].
Where did Pedro Menéndez de Avilés die?
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés died in Santander[4].
What did Pedro Menéndez de Avilés do for work?
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés worked as an explorer[5], military personnel[6], sailor[7], and naval officer[8].
What awards did Pedro Menéndez de Avilés receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of Santiago[13].