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Santa Fe de Nuevo México

Santa Fe de Nuevo México was a colony in Southwest and Great Basin (North America) that lasted from 1598 to 1821 CE, about 223 years. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).

Spanish province founded by Juan de Oñate in 1598. The Pueblo Revolt expelled the colonists from 1680 to 1692, and the province passed to Mexico in 1821.

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Facts

Dates
1598 to 1821 CE
Duration
223 years
Type
Colony
Region
Southwest and Great Basin, North America
Language family
Latin and Romance
Capital
Santa Fe from 1610

Became

Events in North America during its time

Neighbours in North America

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Questions

When did Santa Fe de Nuevo México exist?

1598 to 1821 CE, about 223 years.

Where was Santa Fe de Nuevo México?

Southwest and Great Basin, in North America. Its capital was Santa Fe from 1610.

What language did Santa Fe de Nuevo México speak?

Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.

What came after Santa Fe de Nuevo México?

Mexican New Mexico.