Juan de Samaniego y Xaca
Juan de Samaniego y Xaca | |
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| 16th Spanish Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office 1653–1656 | |
| Preceded by | Hernando de Ugarte y la Concha |
| Succeeded by | Juan Manso de Contreras |
| Personal details | |
| Born | unknown Estella, Navarra (Spain) |
| Died | unknown unknown |
| Profession | Military and Governor of New Mexico |
Juan de Samaniego y Díez de Ulzurrun Xaca ("Jaca") y Roncal, better known just as Juan Samaniego y Jaca, was a prominent Spanish military officer who served as Governor of New Mexico between 1653 and 1656. He initiated several expeditions to liberate native people from Amerindians who attacked, kidnapped and took those native people as prisoners.