Francisco Gomes (governor)

Francisco Gomez Vicente
11th Spanish Governor of New Mexico
In office
1641–1642
Preceded byJuan Flores de Sierra y Valdés
Succeeded byAlonso de Pacheco de Herédia
Personal details
Born1576
Coima, Portugal
Died1656–1657
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Professionmilitary and political

Francisco Gomez Vicente (born 1576, died in either 1656 or 1657) was a prominent Portuguese military leader who held the charge of acting governor of New Mexico between 1641 and 1642. He was among the first settlers of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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