: a civil and military governor of a province in Spain or her colonies.

What is adelantado system?

Adelantado. The title of spanish conquistadors who ruled a specific area of conquest, which came at their own expense. Because of this, they were given governmental authority and hereditary privileges here. This system was eventually done away with because it began to undermine royal authority. Alcaldes.

Who held the title Adelantado?

454. Christopher Columbus was given the title of adelantado.