Francisco Núñez Melián facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Núñez and the second or maternal family name is Melián.
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Francisco Núñez Melián
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| Governor of Venezuela | |
| In office 1630–1637 |
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| Preceded by | Juan de Meneses y Padilla |
| Succeeded by | Ruy Fernández de Fuenmayor |
| Governor of Yucatán | |
| In office 1643–1644 |
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| Preceded by | Diego Zapata de Cárdenas |
| Succeeded by | Enrique Dávila Pacheco (interim) |
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| Born | 15?? Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 1644 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico |
Francisco Núñez Melián (died 13 April 1644) was a Spanish adventurer and royal administrator.
In 1626, he led an expedition to locate the wrecks of the two ships Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita. On 3 June 1626 one of his slaves, Casta Bañon, discovered the wreck of Santa Margarita.
He was Governor of Venezuela from 1630 to 1637. Between 1643 and 1644 he was Governor of Yucatán, appointed by Philip IV of Spain. He died while in office on 13 April 1644.
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In Spanish: Francisco Núñez Melián para niños
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