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Antonio de Mendoza (1495 – 21 July 1552) was a Spanish colonial administrator who was the first viceroy of New Spain, serving from 14 November 1535 to 25 November 1550, and the second viceroy of Peru, from 23 September 1551, until his death on 21 July 1552.
Antonio de Mendoza was the first and probably the most able viceroy of New Spain, who ruled the conquered Mexican territory with justice, efficiency, and a degree of compassion and established policies that endured until the colonies gained their independence.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 21, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Antonio de Mendoza, the first viceroy of New Spain. Find out how he reformed the encomienda system, expanded the colonial territory, and faced the challenge of Hernán Cortés.
Antonio de Mendoza was the first great administrator in the New World, but despite this fact no adequate study of his labors exists in any language. His work as first Viceroy of New Spain included the establishment of stable govern¬ ment, the completion of “the conquest of Mexico,” the organ¬
Learn about the life and achievements of Antonio de Mendoza, the first viceroy of Mexico (1535–1549) and Peru (1551–1552). Find out how he administered the colonies, enforced the New Laws of the Indies, and dealt with Cortés and the indigenous people.
Primer virrey de Nueva España (1535-1550) y de Perú (1551-1552). Apoyó al emperador Carlos V, enfrentó a Hernán Cortés, reformó el gobierno y fundó ciudades.
"Antonio de Mendoza" published on by null. (c. 1490–1552)Spanish colonial administrator. He served as the first viceroy of New Spain (which centred on present-day Mexico City) from 1535 to 1550, and did much to improve relations between Spaniards and American Indians, fostering economic development (especially in mining) and educational ...
