Diego de Velasco
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Diego de Velasco (?? - 1575) was a career soldier who served as interim Lieutenant Governor of Spanish Florida between 1574 and 1576. His administration ended with his and his treasurer Bertolomeo Martinez's imprisonment by his successor as governor, Hernando de Miranda, following investigations of corruption in his administration, as well as crimes committed against Native Americans and the Spanish settlers of Florida.
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Diego de Velasco | |
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2nd Governor of La Florida | |
In office September 17, 1574 – February 24, 1576 | |
Preceded by | Pedro Menéndez de Avilés |
Succeeded by | Hernando de Miranda |
Personal details | |
Born | 1500 |
Died | 1575 Florida |
Profession | Military official and Governor of Florida (1574 - 1576) |
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