Began with the fortification of Zamboanga in 1635

What did the Spaniards establish in 1635 in Zamboanga?

The Spanish built Real de Fuerte de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza fort in Zamboanga under
Captain Juan de Chavez in 1635 who led a Christian Spanish Filipino army. Construction started on June
23 of that year.

Gobernador Heneral Hurtado de Corcuera (baptized March 25, 1587, Bergüenda, Álava – August 12,
1660, Tenerife, Canary Islands) was a Spanish soldier and colonial official. From 1632 to 1634 he was
governor of Panama. From June 25, 1635 to August 11, 1644 he was governor of the Philippines.

Moros
1. Duane Penera (Sultan(s))
2. Aminah Hadji Ali
3. Medtely Pandan

Spaniards
1. Sofia Manuel (General Corcuera)
2. Kreshianne Rosales (Spanish soldier/messenger)
3. Nikai Dominique (Spanish ambassador)

Native Filipinos
1. Carmela Mijares (narrator)
2. Nikai Dominique