Bartholomé de las Casas
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Bartholomé de las Casas has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026). Mentioned as present on early Hispaniola expedition and later as a defender of Indigenous rights, highlighting Spanish internal debate.
Bartolomé de las Casas, OP ; 11 November 1484 – 18 July 1566) was a Spanish lawyer, clergyman, writer, and activist best known for his work as a historian and social reformer. He arrived in Hispaniola as a layman, then became a Dominican friar. He was appointed as the first resident Bishop of Chiapas, and the first officially appointed "Protector of the Indians". His extensive writings, the most famous being A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies and Historia de Las Indias, chronicle t
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Dominican friar and historian |
| Affiliation | Order of Preachers (Dominicans) |
Who talks about Bartholomé de las Casas on podcasts?
Bartholomé de las Casas came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
What is Bartholomé de las Casas mentioned alongside?
Bartholomé de las Casas is most often mentioned alongside colonialism, Aztecs and Andes.
Criticizes: colonialism
Mentioned together: Aztecs, Andes, Conquistadors, Francisco Pizarro, Christianity, Peru, The Rest Is History, Hernán Cortés, Diego de Almagro, Inca Empire