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Luis de Velasco

Type Figure Region New Spain Time c. 1534–1617 Also known as Marquis of Salinas、Luis de Velasco (the younger)

Spanish noble politician who twice served as viceroy of New Spain. After taking office again in 1607 he pursued colonization and missionary policies …

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  1. 1607–1610Mexico City · New SpainAfter taking office again as viceroy in 1607, he reformed local administration, balanced ecclesiastical and secular power, and maintained the supply of goods along the routes to Peru and the Philippines; facing imperial fiscal austerity, he worked to stabilize silver circulation and local public order.
  2. 1608–1610Northern frontier of New Spain · Northern FrontierHe supported Franciscan missionary work and military garrisons pushing into what is now northern Mexico and toward New Mexico, consolidated outposts such as Monterey, coordinated tribute and conversion policies toward indigenous tribes, and extended Spanish influence into the North American interior.

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