Juan de Oñate (1550?- 1626) was a Spanish explorer, colonial governor in New Spain, and founder of various settlements in the present day American Southwest. Events February 7 - Julius III becomes Pope. ... Events September 30 - Nurhaci , chieftain of the Jurchens and founder of the Qing Dynasty dies and is succeeded by his son Hong Taiji. ... Flag of New Spain New Spain (in the Spanish language Nueva España) was the name given to the Spanish colonial territory in North America from c. ... The Southwest region of the United States is drier than the adjoining Midwest in weather; the population is less dense and, with strong Spanish-American and Native American components, more ethnically varied than neighboring areas. ...

Born in the Mexican city of Zacatecas to Spanish colonists, he began his career as an Indian fighter in the frontier regions of northern Mexico. He married Isabel de Tolosa Cortés Moctezuma, a descendant of both Hernán Cortés, the conqueror of Mexico, and the Aztec Emperor Moctezuma (or Montezuma). Zacatecas is the name of a city and a state in Mexico. ... Hernán Cortés Hernán Cortés (1485–December 2, 1547) (who was known as Hernando or Fernando Cortés during his lifetime and signed all his letters Fernán Cortés) was the conquistador who conquered Mexico for Spain. ... The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican people of central Mexico in the 14th, 15th and 16th century. ... Emperor is also a Norwegian black metal band; see Emperor (band). ... Moctezuma II (also Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin) (1466-1520) was an Aztec ruler or tlatoani c. ... Montezuma is an older English spelling of the name now more correctly spelled Moctezuma (or hypercorrectly as Motecuhzoma). ...

In 1595 he was ordered by Philip II to colonize the upper Rio Grande valley (explored by Francisco Coronado in 1540). His stated objective was to spread Roman Catholicism and establish new missions, however hopes of finding silver attracted most of his followers. He began the expedition in 1598, fording the Rio Grande at present-day El Paso, Texas in May. That summer his party continued up the Rio Grande to present-day northern New Mexico, where he encamped among the Pueblo Indians. He founded the Province of New Mexico and became the province's first governor. Events January 30 - William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet is performed for the first time June 9 - Battle of Fontaine-Française. ... See: Philip II of Macedon Philip II of Spain Philip II of France This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article is about the river that empties into the Gulf of Mexico. ... Francisco Vásquez de Coronado (ca. ... Events January 6 - King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves, his fourth Queen consort. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... A mission literally means something that is sent, from the Latin word missum, sent. Thus we may refer to space exploration expeditions as space missions, or to a diplomatic outpost in a foreign territory as a diplomatic mission. Christian missions are movements or outposts of Christian proselytism. ... Events January 7 - Boris Godunov seizes the throne of Russia following the death of his brother-in-law, Tsar Feodor I April 13 - Edict of Nantes - Henry IV of France grants French Huguenots equal rights with Catholics. ... This article needs cleanup. ... State nickname: Land of Enchantment Other U.S. States Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Governor Bill Richardson Official languages English and Spanish Area 315,194 km² (5th)  - Land 314,590 km²  - Water 607 km² (0. ... The Zia symbol is on the New Mexico state flag. ...

Oñate soon gained a reputation as a stern ruler, to both his restless Spanish colonists who sought precious metals, and the indigenous people who suddenly found themselves under alien rule. His infamous suppression of the Acoma revolt, in which one foot of the male captives were amputated by the Spaniards is still bitterly recalled. This article is about the township in Minnesota. ...

In 1606, Oñate was recalled to Mexico City for a hearing into his conduct. After finishing plans for the foundation of New Mexico, he resigned his post, was tried, and eventually after delays, he was convicted of cruelty to both Indians and colonists, and adultery. He was banished from New Mexico, Oñate spent much of the rest of his life attempting to clear his name. Eventually Oñate went to Spain, where the king gave him the position of mining inspector. He died in Spain in 1626. Events September 30 - Nurhaci , chieftain of the Jurchens and founder of the Qing Dynasty dies and is succeeded by his son Hong Taiji. ...

Oñate is a controversial figure. Honored by some Anglo-Americans and Hispanics for his explorative ventures, he is still disdained by many Native Americans for his alleged cruelty to the Acoma Pueblo people.-1...

In the Oñate Monument Visitors Center northeast of Española on New Mexico 68 is the 1991 bronze statute dedicated to the man. In 1998 New Mexico celebrated the 400th anniversary of his arrival, but that same year Pueblo Indians cut off the statue's right foot. The sculptor, Reynaldo Rivera, recast the foot but the seam is still visible. Some commentators suggested leaving the statue maimed to symbolically present the Acoma side. 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... This article is about the township in Minnesota. ...