1. Notary at Azua de Compostela

    · Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic

    Notary at Azua de Compostela
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    After arriving in Hispaniola, Cortés received an encomienda and became a notary at Azua de Compostela. The appointment followed his 1504 arrival; the source does not provide a more precise date.

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