Diego Ronquillo

Diego Ronquillo was the fifth Spanish governor of the Philippines, from March 10, 1583 until May 1584. He was the brother (or nephew) of his predecessor, Gonzalo Ronquillo de Peñalosa, and served as interim governor for little more than a year. Manila suffered heavy damage from a fire that occurred on March 19, 1583.

Political offices
Preceded by
Gonzalo Ronquillo de Peñaloza
Governor and Captain-General of the Philippines
1583–1584
Succeeded by
Santiago de Vera
Diego Ronquillo
5th Governor and Captain-General of the Philippines
In office
March 10, 1583  May 16, 1584
MonarchPhilip II of Spain
Preceded byGonzalo Ronquillo de Peñalosa
Succeeded bySantiago de Vera


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