Brief Biography
Bernardino de Villagómez was a ship's captain for one of Alarcón's ships going up the Gulf of California and into the Colorado River. He also received a salary from Viceroy Mendoza prior to the Expedition, suggesting a connection between Villagómez and Mendoza. Bernardino later lived in Valladolid, Yucatán.
Gender
Male
Died on the Expedition?
No
Last Known Location
Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico
Position on Expedition
Ship's Pilot
Within Viceroy Mendoza's Sphere
Yes
Pre-Expedition Occupation
Ship pilot
Post Expedition Occupation
Alcalde Ordinario
Residence After Expedition
Valladolid, Yucatán (Mexico)
References-Documentary
1530-1540:
AGI, Patronato, 57, N.3, R.2 [Probanza: to Nueva España]
AGI, Justicia, 258, pieza 1, “Relación de los salarios” [fol. 800v: Dec. 1539, a Bernardino de VillaGómez...L pesos]
1540-1550:
AGI, Patronato, 57, N.3, R.2 [Probanza: w/Alarcón]
AGI, Patronato, 57, N.3, R.2 [Probanza: w/Alarcón, alcalde ordinario, vecino of Valladolid, describes the Alarcón venture up the Colorado River]