Episode 2 of 2
Founding of the Town
- When
- 1536
- Where
- Teúl de González Ortega Municipality
Captain Juan Delgado and Friar Juan Pacheco founded the town at a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center within months of the 1536 expedition.
Following the conquest of the indigenous population, Captain Juan Delgado and Friar Juan Pacheco established the modern town. The friar held a mass in honor of John the Baptist at the pre-Hispanic ceremonial center, selecting him as the patron saint due to local water springs.
Sources
- Teúl de González Ortega Municipality Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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