Bartolomé de Las Casas

Bartolomé de las Casas (1484-1566) was a Spanish historian, social reformer, and Dominican friar who dedicated his life to advocating for the rights and dignity of indigenous peoples in the Americas. His extensive writings and activism against thebrutalities of Spanish colonization earned him the title 'Defender of the Indians.' Casas' relentless efforts to expose and condemn the atrocities committed by the Spanish conquistadors have left a lasting impact on the discourse of colonial history and human rights.