Estéban de Perea
Estéban de Perea | |
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| Born | Villanueva del Fresno, Extremadura, Spain |
| Died | 1638 or 1639 New Mexico |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Friar |
| Known for | Missionary activity |
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Estéban de Perea (or Estévan de Peréa) was a Spanish Franciscan friar who undertook missionary work in New Mexico, a province of New Spain, between 1610 and 1638. At times he was in conflict with the governors of the province. He has been called the "Father of the New Mexican Church".