Martin de Valencia
Martin de Valencia (* around 1473 in León , Spain ; † 1534 in Veracruz , Mexico ) was a Spanish missionary .
Martin de Valencia was a Franciscan and was distinguished by his zeal for reform and strict piety. He rose in the Spanish order hierarchy and led the "twelve apostles" to Mexico , who arrived in Veracruz in May 1524. During the next ten years, Valencia supervised the baptism of several thousand Indians , with whom he communicated through interpreters .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Valencia, Martin de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish missionary |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1473 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Leon |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1534 |
| Place of death | Veracruz |