Bernardino de Shagún

Bernardino de Shagún was a Spanish Franciscan missionary and ethnographer known for his extensive writings on the culture and history of the Aztec civilization. Arriving in Mexico shortly after the Spanish conquest, he dedicated his life to documenting the traditions, language, and beliefs of the indigenous people. His most famous work, 'Historia general de las cosas de Nueva España,' serves as a crucial primary source for understanding pre-Columbian and colonial Mexico, capturing the profound impact of European colonization on native societies.