Abstract

MARTINEZ, Cecilia G. A Sketch of the Conqueror of the Eastern Bolivia: Ñuflo de Chaves’ political itinerary (1540-1568). Folia [online]. 2014, n.22, pp.15-42. ISSN 0325-8238.

Based on Ñuflo de Chaves’ experiences between 1540 and 1568, the article analyses the process of conquest and colonization of Eastern Bolivia and the geographical paths and political itineraries by which Chaves became a political figure and established meaningful relationships with individual Spaniards and Spanish institutions. Through the examination of colonial documents from the Viceroyalty of Peru, the Governors and Royal Officials of the Río de la Plata and information of the conquerors’ merits and services, we identify certain elements that rendered the conquest of Santa Cruz de la Sierra an exceptional process. Besides, this research allows us to establish some general principles for a scarcely studied topic as the conquest of Eastern Bolivia.

Keywords : Ñuflo de Chaves; Eastern Bolivia; Conquest; Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

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