Cristóbal de Oñate
Cristóbal de Oñate (1504 — October 6, 1567) 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 (western New Spain).
Cristóbal de Oñate | |
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| Born | 1504 Vitoria, Álava Province, Spain |
| Died | October 6, 1567 Pánuco, Viceroyalty of New Spain (now Zacatecas, Mexico) |
| Occupation(s) | Explorer, conquistador, colonial official |
| Known for | Founder of Guadalajara |
| Spouse | Catalina de Salazar de la Cadena |
| Children | 6, including Juan de Oñate |
| Parent(s) | Juan Perez de Oñate Osaña González |
| Relatives | Juan de Zaldívar (great-nephew) Vicente de Zaldívar (great-nephew) |
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