DID YOU KNOW: Francisco Tello de Guzman as PH governor-general | Inquirer News

DID YOU KNOW: Francisco Tello de Guzman as PH governor-general

/ 05:00 AM June 01, 2018

On June 1, 1596, Francisco Tello de Guzman took over as governor-general of the Philippines.

During his term, the Audiencia Real, a trial and appellate court during the Spanish colonial regime, was reestablished.

The Jesuit Seminary of San Jose was also founded during his tenure.

He served as governor-general until May 1602. De Guzman died in Manila in April 1603. — Marielle Medina

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