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|occupation = Governor of the Indies | |occupation = Governor of the Indies | ||
|goals = "Pacify" the South American natives <small>(succeeded)</small> | |goals = "Pacify" the South American natives <small>(succeeded)</small> | ||
|crimes = | |crimes = [[Mass murder]]<br>[[Slavery]] | ||
|type of villain = Oppressive Governor}} | |type of villain = Oppressive Governor}} | ||
'''Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres''', mostly known as ''Nicolas de Ovando'' (1460 - 1511), was a Spanish soldier and Governor of the Indies from 1502 until 1509. He was responsible for the brutal oppression of the native Taíno people, who were murdered ''en masse'' under his administration. | '''Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres''', mostly known as ''Nicolas de Ovando'' (1460 - 1511), was a Spanish soldier and Governor of the Indies from 1502 until 1509. He was responsible for the brutal oppression of the native Taíno people, who were murdered ''en masse'' under his administration. | ||