Capitulations of 1534

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Following the conquest of Peru, King Charles I concluded that it was essential to update the Capitulation of Toledo (26 July 1529), in order to administer the territories located between the southern limit of the Governorate of New Castile and the Strait of Magellan. [1]

Spanish Governorates in South America in 1539. Gobernaciones espanolas en America del Sur (1534-1539).svg
Spanish Governorates in South America in 1539.

On 21, the Spanish monarch created three capitulations to formalize the responsibilities for the conquest of the southern part of the South American continent:

On 24, the Spanish monarch created a fourth capitulation:

Territorial evolution


References

  1. Eyzaguirre, Jaime (1967). Breve historia de las fronteras de Chile. Editorial Universitaria.
  2. "Capitulación de Diego de Almagro". 1534. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  3. "Capitulación de Pedro de Mendoza". 1534. Retrieved 29 August 2018.