pearl-canoe owners

Bishop Martín de Calatayud begins an inspection of pearl-fishery labor

📅 16 Juni 1544

Bishop Martín de Calatayud began a royal inspection of pearl fisheries on 16 June 1544. His visit examined the treatment and living conditions of Indigenous workers. He ordered better daily food and...

Juan Pérez de Tolosa opens a second inspection of pearl-fishery labor

📅 17 Oktober 1548

Juan Pérez de Tolosa began another inspection of pearl fisheries on 17 October 1548. During this visita he appointed Pedro de Gámez as a public defender for Indigenous people, empowered to report...