Francisco de Bobadilla
Francisco de Bobadilla (c. 1448 – 11 July 1502) was an official under the Crown of Castile and a knight of the Order of Calatrava. He was also the nephew of Beatriz de Bobadilla, marchioness of Moya and of Peñalosa, a patron of Christopher Columbus and close friend to Queen Isabella. He was sent to the island of Hispaniola as a judge, where he arrested Columbus for official misconduct. He served as Viceroy from 1500 until 1502. He is often mistaken for his uncle with whom he shares a name, Francisco de Bobadilla y Maldonado.
The Most Excellent Francisco de Bobadilla | |
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Francisco de Bobadilla arresting Columbus | |
| 2nd Governor of the Indies | |
| In office May 21, 1499 – July 11, 1502 | |
| Monarch | Catholic Monarchs |
| Preceded by | Christopher Columbus |
| Succeeded by | Nicolas de Ovando |
| 1st Knight Commander of Empire of Spain and Order of Calatrava | |
| In office May 21, 1499 – July 1, 1502 | |
| Preceded by | Position started |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1448 Kingdom of Castille |
| Died | 11 July 1502 (aged 54) Mona Passage |
| Relatives | Aunt: Beatriz de Bobadilla, Marchioness Moya Sister: Cristóbal Fernández de Bobadilla |
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