Juan de Medina
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Juan de Medina was a Spanish conquistador who founded the city of Trujillo in Honduras in 1525, naming it after his hometown in Extremadura, Spain. His establishment of Trujillo marked the beginning of European colonization in that region, and the city has since played a significant role in Honduran history as a site of cultural and historical importance.
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Juan de Medina is honored as the founder of Trujillo, which was named after his hometown in Spain.
Trujillo cumple 500 años en el abandono, y la nombran Ciudad PrimadaLa Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·
Honduras· 2025-05-18
Honduras· 2025-05-18
