# Francisco de Villagra (1554–1555) - Interim Governor of Chile

URL: https://allhistories.com/chile/rulers/francisco-de-villagra-1554-1555
Term: 1554–1555
Born-Died: 1511 - 1563-06-22
Dynasty: Conquest Governors
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_de_Villagra

After Valdivia's death Villagra was recognised in the south as captain general and fought Lautaro's Mapuche uprising, suffering defeat at Marihueñu in 1554. His claim was contested by Rodrigo de Quiroga in Santiago and Francisco de Aguirre in La Serena.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Melchor Bravo de Saravia](https://allhistories.com/chile/rulers/melchor-bravo-de-saravia)
- Next in list: [Rodrigo de Quiroga](https://allhistories.com/chile/rulers/rodrigo-de-quiroga)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1554 - [First vineyards planted in Chile](https://allhistories.com/chile/timeline/1554-first-vineyards-planted-in-chile)
- 1554 - [Battle of Marihueñu](https://allhistories.com/chile/timeline/1554-battle-of-marihuenu)