Francisco Gomes (governor)
Francisco Gomez Vicente | |
|---|---|
| 11th Spanish Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office 1641–1642 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Flores de Sierra y Valdés |
| Succeeded by | Alonso de Pacheco de Herédia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1576 Coima, Portugal |
| Died | 1656–1657 Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Profession | military and political |
Francisco Gomez Vicente (born 1576, died in either 1656 or 1657) was a prominent Portuguese military leader who held the charge of acting governor of New Mexico between 1641 and 1642. He was among the first settlers of Santa Fe, New Mexico.