Bobadilla

[ baw-vah-thee-lyah, -thee-yah ]

noun
  1. Fran·cis·co de [frahn-thees-kawthe, -sees-], /frɑnˈθis kɔ ðɛ, -ˈsis-/, died 1502, Spanish colonial governor in the West Indies: sent Columbus back to Spain in chains.

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How to use Bobadilla in a sentence

  • Bobadilla was especially outspoken in the matter and in a public discourse was imprudent enough to condemn the imperial policy.

    The Jesuits, 1534-1921 | Thomas J. Campbell
  • When that official heard the case, he decided against Bobadilla who forthwith appealed to the Pope.

    The Jesuits, 1534-1921 | Thomas J. Campbell
  • This was done by Bobadilla, an officer of the royal household, who had been sent out with full power to put down misrule.

  • Don Francisco de Bobadilla had no sooner landed than he began to talk and act as though they were all villains.

    1492 | Mary Johnston
  • So he himself asked for a commissioner—but he never thought of such an one as Francisco de Bobadilla!

    1492 | Mary Johnston