Martín García Óñez de Loyola
Martín García Óñez de Loyola | |
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| Royal Governor of Chile | |
| In office 1592–1598 | |
| Monarch | Philip II |
| Preceded by | Pedro de Viscarra de la Barrera |
| Succeeded by | Pedro de Viscarra de la Barrera |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1549 Azpeitia, Euskadi, Spain |
| Died | December 24, 1598 (aged 48–49) near Lumaco River, Chile |
| Spouse | Beatriz Clara Coya |
| Relations | Ignatius of Loyola (grand-uncle) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Years of service | 1568–1598 |
| Rank | Captain General |
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Don Martín García Óñez de Loyola (c. 1549 – December 24, 1598) was a Spanish-Basque soldier and Royal Governor of Colonial Chile. He was the grand-nephew of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits.
Óñez de Loyola first gained renown by capturing Inca leader Túpac Amaru, which put an end to the Neo-Inca State. He later fought in the Arauco War after being appointed the Governor of Chile. He was defeated and killed by Mapuche warriors at the Battle of Curalaba, which paved the way for the Destruction of the Seven Cities.