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Pedro de Alvarado y Contreras (ca. 1485 or ca. 1495-1541). S
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Pedro de Alvarado y Contreras (ca. 1485 or ca. 1495-1541). S
Pedro de Alvarado y Contreras (ca. 1485 or ca. 1495-1541). Spanish conquistador and governor of Guatemala. Utatlan battle, 1524. 18th century engraving. Colored
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This 18th century engraving depicts Pedro de Alvarado y Contreras (ca. 1485 or ca. 1495-1541), a prominent Spanish conquistador and later governor of Guatemala. The image captures Alvarado during the Utatlan battle in 1524, a significant engagement in the Spanish conquest of Central America. Alvarado, an adelantado (military governor) under the command of Hernán Cortés, led a large Spanish army, including cavalry, cannons, and infantry, against the indigenous Utatlan people. The battle took place in what is now Guatemala and marked a crucial moment in the Spanish conquest of the region. In the engraving, Alvarado is shown on horseback, dressed in full armor, leading his troops into battle. Surrounding him are soldiers on horseback and on foot, with cannons and guns at the ready. The battlefield is filled with chaos, as smoke rises from the conflict and the sounds of clashing steel and gunfire fill the air. Alvarado's leadership during the Utatlan battle was instrumental in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala and the broader Central American region. His military prowess and strategic abilities proved crucial in the face of fierce indigenous resistance. The Spanish, with their superior firepower and military organization, ultimately emerged victorious, paving the way for the establishment of Spanish rule in Central America. This engraving, with its vibrant colors and detailed depiction of the scene, offers a glimpse into the tumultuous history of the Spanish conquest of Central America and the role of figures like Pedro de Alvarado y Contreras in shaping the region's future.
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