Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar

Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar (1465–1524) was a Spanish conquistador known for being the first governor of Cuba, where he played a pivotal role in its early colonization. He is notable for his expeditions to the Americas, particularly his involvement in the conquest of Cuba and his connections to other prominent conquistadors such as Hernán Cortés and Hernando de Soto.