Adrián de Moxica
| Adrián de Moxica | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1453 Spain |
| Died |
1499 Hispaniola, Caribbean |
| Nationality | Spanish, Basque |
| Occupation | Mariner, explorer, discoverer |
| Years active | 1498–1499 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Adrián de Moxica (1453 – c. 1499) was a Spanish nobleman and explorer.
Biography
Adrian de Moxica was born to a Spanish noble family of Basque decent. 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. 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 hands of the Native Americans who are unable pay their taxes, although it was in fact Columbus himself who introduced this practice.
Sources
- Irving, Washington (1828). A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus. London: John Murray.