Antonio de Mendoza Quotes
I made a habit always to hear the Indians; and although they very often lie to me, I do not show them any displeasure for it, for I do not believe them and I do not decide anything until I have found out the truth.
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| Birth: | 1495 |
| Death: | 21st July, 1552 |
| Nationality: | Spanish |
| Profession: | Politician |
Antonio de Mendoza was the first viceroy of New Spain, serving from April 17, 1535 to November 25, 1550, and the second viceroy of Peru, from September 23, 1551, to July 21, 1552. Mendoza was born at Alcalá la Real, the son of the Second Conde de Tendilla, Íñigo López de Mendoza y Quiñones and Francisca Pacheco. He was married to María Ana de Trujillo de Mendoza. He became viceroy in 1535 and governed for 15 years, longer than any subsequent viceroy.
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