Juanes de Ávila
Spanish civil servant and colonial governor
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Juanes de Ávila or Juanes Dávila (born 1514, died in the 1500s) was a Licentiate in law and civil servant of the Spanish Empire who was governor and captain general of Cuba between 1544 and 1546.
Juanes de Ávila | |
|---|---|
| 4th Governor of Cuba | |
| In office 1544–1546 | |
| Monarch | Carlos I of Spain |
| Preceded by | Isabel de Bobadilla |
| Succeeded by | Antonio de Cháves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1514 |
| Died | 16th century |
| Occupation | Civil servant and Colonial governor |
Biography
Juanes de Ávila was born in the Crown of Castile. He received a licentiate degree.[1] He was named governor and captain general of Cuba in 1544, and arrived in Santiago de Cuba on February 10, 1544.[2]
During his administration, Dávila developed monopolies to his own benefit, restricted municipal councils, intimidated Cuban inhabitants and accepted bribes,[3] so he was charged and sent to trial.[3] He died in the Spanish Empire in the 16th century.