Juan de Zaldívar (Spanish soldier)

Juan de Zaldívar (c. 1570–1598) was a Spanish soldier and explorer. He was an early colonizer of New Mexico. He was killed by Native Americans.

For the Spanish explorer and city councillor of Guadalajara, see Juan de Zaldívar.
Juan de Zaldívar
Bornc. 1570
Northern Mexico
DiedDecember 4, 1598
Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico
Parent(s)Vicente de Zaldívar Sr.
Magdalena de Mendoza y Salazar
RelativesCristóbal de Oñate (paternal great-uncle)
Juan de Oñate (uncle & second cousin)
Vicente de Zaldívar (brother)
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