Cristóbal de Oñate was a Spanish Basque explorer, conquistador and colonial official in New Spain. He is considered the founder of the contemporary city of Guadalajara in 1531, as well as other places in Nueva Galicia.

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Occupation: explorer, military personnel, official
Citizenship: Spain
Born: 1504
Died: October 6, 1567

Family

Juan de Oñatechild Juan Pérez de Oñatefather Osana González de San Llorentmother

Spaincountry of citizenship

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Occupation: explorer, military personnel, official
Citizenship: Spain
Born: 1504
Died: October 6, 1567

Family

Juan de Oñatechild Juan Pérez de Oñatefather Osana González de San Llorentmother

Spaincountry of citizenship