Person

Francisco Hernández de Córdoba

founder of Nicaragua

b. 1475 CE – d. 1526 CE World The Far West

Francisco Hernández de Córdoba (1475 ?

- 1526) is usually reputed as the founder of Nicaragua, and in fact he founds two important Nicaraguan cities, Granada and León.

The currency of Nicaragua is named the córdoba in his memory.

Moran, J. (2017). Francisco Hernández de Córdoba. History Atlas. Retrieved 25 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/francisco-hernandez-de-cordoba-1/

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