Juan de Mendoza y Luna, 3rd Marquess of Montesclaros (January, 1571 – October 9, 1628) was a Spanish nobleman, man of letters, and the tenth viceroy of New Spain. He governed from October 27, 1603 to July 2, 1607. Thereafter he was viceroy of Peru, from December 21, 1607 to December 18, 1615. After returning to Spain, he became advisor to the king and a high official in the Court.
Juan de Mendoza y Luna was born in Guadalajara in January 1571.[1] He was the posthumous son of the 2nd Marqués de Montesclaros.[2] He was raised by his mother, Isabel Manrique de Padilla.
He served with distinction in the army of the Duke of Alba in the Portuguese campaign, as a captain of lancers. For his service, he was awarded the Order of Caballero de Santiago in 1591. Later he was governor of Seville, where he first became acquainted with the affairs of the Indies. On May 19, 1603 the Crown named him viceroy of New Spain.
As viceroy of New Spainedit
He made his formal entry into Mexico City on October 26, 1603, accompanied by his wife Ana de Mendoza, and assumed the reins of government. He immediately accused his predecessor, Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo, Count of Monterrey of excessive spending and of exceeding his authority. Plans to colonize Alta California in the wake of Sebastián Vizcaíno's exploration were cancelled.[3]
In August 1604 there was another major inundation of Mexico City. Damage was extensive. The viceroy initially suggested moving the capital to the nearby hills of Tacubaya, but this was deemed too expensive. Then he decided to finish the drainage canal of Huehuetoca, but this was a project requiring many years and the labor of 15,000 Indians to complete. In the meantime he repaired the dikes constructed under Viceroy Luís de Velasco, at the same time paving the streets of San Antonio Abad, Chapultepec, San Cristóbal and Guadalupe. Nevertheless, parts of the city remained submerged for a year.
Mendoza y Luna also constructed an aqueduct on stone arches that conducted water from the springs on Chapultepec to the center of the city. He cleaned the water channels and paved many streets with cobbles.
He lifted restrictions on Indians returning to their land to live.
He served as viceroy of Peru until 1615. During his government in Lima the famous Stone Bridge and the Alameda de los Descalzos of that city were built. He returned to Spain the following year, and served as counselor of state and of war. In 1621 King Philip IV made him a grandee of Spain. Subsequently, he was president of the Council of Hacienda (treasury) (1623-1626), and also of the Council of Aragon (1628).
He died in Madrid on October 9, 1628,[4] at the age of 57.
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Citations
^Carlos Morales, Carlos J. de (2019). "El III Marqués de Montesclaros en la corte de Felipe IV: Presidente del Consejo de Hacienda y Consejero de Estado (1571-1628)". Libros de la Corte. Madrid: UAM Ediciones (18): 61. doi:10.15366/ldc2019.11.18.003. hdl:10486/687949. ISSN 1989-6425. S2CID 198658559.
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations August 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Juan de Mendoza y Luna 3rd Marquess of Montesclaros January 1571 October 9 1628 was a Spanish nobleman man of letters and the tenth viceroy of New Spain He governed from October 27 1603 to July 2 1607 Thereafter he was viceroy of Peru from December 21 1607 to December 18 1615 After returning to Spain he became advisor to the king and a high official in the Court Juan de Mendoza y LunaMarquis of Montesclaros10th Viceroy of New SpainIn office October 26 1603 July 2 1607MonarchPhilip IIPreceded byGaspar de Zuniga Acevedo y FonsecaSucceeded byLuis de Velasco11th Viceroy of PeruIn office December 21 1607 December 18 1615Preceded byDiego Nunez de AvendanoSucceeded byFrancisco de Borja y AragonPersonal detailsBornJanuary 1571GuadalajaraDied9 October 1628MadridParentLuis de Velasco y Ruiz de Alarcon amp Isabel Manrique de PadillaArms of Juan de Mendoza y LunaContents 1 Youth and early career 2 As viceroy of New Spain 3 Later career and death 4 References 5 External linksYouth and early career editJuan de Mendoza y Luna was born in Guadalajara in January 1571 1 He was the posthumous son of the 2nd Marques de Montesclaros 2 He was raised by his mother Isabel Manrique de Padilla He served with distinction in the army of the Duke of Alba in the Portuguese campaign as a captain of lancers For his service he was awarded the Order of Caballero de Santiago in 1591 Later he was governor of Seville where he first became acquainted with the affairs of the Indies On May 19 1603 the Crown named him viceroy of New Spain As viceroy of New Spain editHe made his formal entry into Mexico City on October 26 1603 accompanied by his wife Ana de Mendoza and assumed the reins of government He immediately accused his predecessor Gaspar de Zuniga y Acevedo Count of Monterrey of excessive spending and of exceeding his authority Plans to colonize Alta California in the wake of Sebastian Vizcaino s exploration were cancelled 3 In August 1604 there was another major inundation of Mexico City Damage was extensive The viceroy initially suggested moving the capital to the nearby hills of Tacubaya but this was deemed too expensive Then he decided to finish the drainage canal of Huehuetoca but this was a project requiring many years and the labor of 15 000 Indians to complete In the meantime he repaired the dikes constructed under Viceroy Luis de Velasco at the same time paving the streets of San Antonio Abad Chapultepec San Cristobal and Guadalupe Nevertheless parts of the city remained submerged for a year Mendoza y Luna also constructed an aqueduct on stone arches that conducted water from the springs on Chapultepec to the center of the city He cleaned the water channels and paved many streets with cobbles He lifted restrictions on Indians returning to their land to live Later career and death editOn November 20 1606 Mendoza y Luna was named viceroy of Peru with instructions to remain in New Spain until the arrival of his successor The new viceroy Luis de Velasco 1st Marquess of Salinas del Rio Pisuerga arrived in July of the following year and Mendoza sailed from Acapulco for Lima in that month He served as viceroy of Peru until 1615 During his government in Lima the famous Stone Bridge and the Alameda de los Descalzos of that city were built He returned to Spain the following year and served as counselor of state and of war In 1621 King Philip IV made him a grandee of Spain Subsequently he was president of the Council of Hacienda treasury 1623 1626 and also of the Council of Aragon 1628 He died in Madrid on October 9 1628 4 at the age of 57 References editCitations Carlos Morales Carlos J de 2019 El III Marques de Montesclaros en la corte de Felipe IV Presidente del Consejo de Hacienda y Consejero de Estado 1571 1628 Libros de la Corte Madrid UAM Ediciones 18 61 doi 10 15366 ldc2019 11 18 003 hdl 10486 687949 ISSN 1989 6425 S2CID 198658559 Carlos Morales 2019 p 61 Cutter Donald C 1978 Plans for the Occupation of Upper California A New Look at the Dark Age from 1602 to 1769 The Journal of San Diego History San Diego CA San Diego History Center 24 1 Archived from the original on 2009 06 06 Carlos Morales 2019 p 76 Bibliography in Spanish Juan de Mendoza y Luna Real Academia de la Historia Retrieved 2022 12 12 in Spanish Garcia Puron Manuel Mexico y sus gobernantes v 1 Mexico City Joaquin Porrua 1984 in Spanish Orozco L Fernando Fechas Historicas de Mexico Mexico City Panorama Editorial 1988 ISBN 968 38 0046 7 in Spanish Orozco Linares Fernando Gobernantes de Mexico Mexico City Panorama Editorial 1985 ISBN 968 38 0260 5 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Juan de Mendoza y Luna Government officesPreceded byGaspar de Zuniga y Acevedo Count of Monterrey Viceroy of New 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