New Leon (Spanish: Nueva León ) - Spanish Governorship in South America, which existed from 1534 to 1542. The governorship stretched from the southern border of New Andalusia 200 leagues to the south, as King Charles I (V) commanded in his charter, or to the Strait of Magellan. In 1542, New Leon became part of the Vice - Kingdom of Peru, and later its northern part became part of the Vice-Kingdom of Rio de La Plata.
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History
The governorship of New Leon was formed in 1534 by the decree of King Charles I. By his decree, the governorship of New Castile expanded to 70 leagues to the south, to the south of New Castile were formed the governorship of New Toledo, New Andulasia, and, actually, New Leon, each from north to north. south 200 leagues. In 1542, New Leon entered the viceroyalty of Peru, and then into the viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata.
Geography
New Leon was located in Patagonia, the climate there was temperate. From the north it bordered on New Andalusia. The southern border of New Leon was either a parallel, located 200 leagues south of the northern border, or the Magellanic Strait.
See also
- New Castile
- New Toledo
- New Andalusia