| Born | Uncertain, between 1474 and 1484, Seville, Spain |
| Died | 18 July 1566 (aged 78-88), Madrid, Spain |
| Role | Catholic missionary, writer, and activist |
| Works | A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies • Historia de las Indias |
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| Notable for | Denouncing violence against Native Americans • Promoting peaceful colonization • Establishing Christian communities in the New World • Advocating for Native American rights |
| Occupations | Priest • Bishop of Chiapas • Historian • Social reformer |
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