Isabel de Bobadilla was given power of attorney on May 17, 1539, when Hernando de Soto left Havana for the exploration and conquest of Florida [la Florida]. [8 ] De Soto also appointed Juan de Rojas to serve as Bobadillas deputy in Havana…
Beatriz de Bobadilla (1440–1511) was a Castillian noble, courtier, and confidant of Queen Isabella I of Castile. She was the childhood friend of Isabella and remained at her court as her adviser throughout her reign, once being subjected to…