Adrián de Moxica
Adrián de Moxica (1453 – c. 1499) was a Spanish nobleman and explorer.
Adrián de Moxica | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1453 |
| Died | c. 1499 (aged 45–46) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Mariner, explorer, discoverer |
| Years active | 1498–1499 |
Biography to Adrian de Moxica
Adrian de Moxica was born to a Spanish noble family of Basque descent. In 1498 he accompanied Christopher Columbus on his third journey to the Americas, where he participated in the rebellion against Columbus in 1499 led by Francisco Roldán. Moxica had a crucial part in the rebellion and was the main initiator of the atrocities against the Native Americans against the will of Christopher Columbus. Although the rebellion was successful, de Moxica was arrested by Columbus' troops and hanged.
In popular culture
Adrián de Moxica was portrayed by Michael Wincott in the Ridley Scott's 1992 film 1492: Conquest of Paradise. Moxica fills a prominent role in the film as Columbus' nemesis, who assumes the role as the leader of Roldán's rebellion with his friend Hernando de Guevara. In the film, Moxica cuts off the hand of a Native American who claimed to have found no gold to pay for his taxes.
References
Sources
- Irving, Washington (1828). A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus. London: John Murray.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)