José de Oviedo y Baños
José de Oviedo y Baños was an 18th-century Venezuelan historian and chronicler, best known for his work 'Historia de la conquista y población de la provincia de Venezuela,' published in 1723. His writings provide crucial insights into the early colonial period of Venezuela, documenting the interactions between indigenous populations and Spanish colonizers, including notable figures like Guaicaipuro.
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Venezuela:
José de Oviedo y Baños describes the hydrological effects of droughts in his work on the history of Venezuela.
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Venezuela:
José de Oviedo y Baños documented the indigenous resistance in his work 'Historia de la conquista y población de la provincia de Venezuela'.
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Venezuela:
His work serves as a secondary source regarding Guaicaipuro's history.
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