Luis de la Cueva y Benavides

First Captain General of the Canaries · 1528–1598

Luis de la Cueva y Benavides
Conquista History 16th Century Military defence

First Captain General of the Canaries

Appointed first Captain General of the Canaries in 1589, he represents the Crown's military reinforcement against privateers, piracy and Atlantic threats.

Historical role

Timeline

  1. 1528 Luis de la Cueva y Benavides is born in Gran Canaria.
  2. 1598 Luis de la Cueva y Benavides dies.

Sources and verification

  • Noticias de la Historia General de las Islas Canarias
  • Mando de Canarias · Wikipedia