Martín Ruiz de Gamboa

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ruiz de Gamboa and the second or maternal family name is De Berriz.
Martín Ruiz de Gamboa
Bust of Martín Ruiz de Gamboa
Royal Governor of Chile
In office
1580–1583
MonarchKing Philip II
Preceded byRodrigo de Quiroga
Succeeded byAlonso de Sotomayor
Personal details
Born1531
Durango, Biscay, Spain
Died1590 (aged 56–57)
Santiago, Chile
SpouseIsabel de Quiroga
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Martín Ruiz de Gamboa de Berriz (Spanish pronunciation: [maɾˈtin rwiθ ðe ɣamˈβo.a]; 1533 – 1590) was a Spanish conquistador who served as a Royal Governor of Chile.

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