Antonio de Espejo
Spanish explorer, 1540–1585 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Antonio de Espejo (1540–1585) was a Spanish explorer who led an expedition, accompanied by Diego Perez de Luxan, into New Mexico and Arizona in 1582–83.[1][2] The expedition created interest in establishing a Spanish colony among the Pueblo Indians of the Rio Grande valley.
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Antonio de Espejo | |
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Born | 1540 (1540) |
Died | 1585 (1586) (aged 45) |
Nationality | Spanish |
Occupation | Explorer |
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